Soft Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Measure warm water in large bowl.
2. 2
   Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved.
3. 3
   Add sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, margarine, egg and 3 cups flour.
4. 4
   Beat well until smooth.
5. 5
   Add additional flour to make soft dough.
6. 6
   Cover bowl tightly with aluminum foil. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
7. 7
   Pour dough out onto lightly floured board.
8. 8
   Divide in half; cut each half into 16 equal pieces.
9. 9
   Roll each piece into pencil shapes about 20 inches long.
10. 10
    Shape into pretzels.
11. 11
    Place on greased sheet.
12. 12
    Blend together egg yolk and 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening.
13. 13
    Brush pretzels with egg mixture.
14. 14
    Sprinkle on salt.