Soft Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Combine flour, sugar and salt. Add yeast mixture and stir until well blended.
3. 3
   Turn onto lightly floured surface.
4. 4
   Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Using kitchen shears dipped in flour, cut dough into 18 pieces. Roll each into a ball.
5. 5
   With floured hands, roll each ball into a rope 14 to 16 inches long and 1/2-inch in diameter.
6. 6
   Twist each into a pretzel shape.
7. 7
   Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Beat egg white until frothy.
9. 9
   Brush on each pretzel.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with salt.
11. 11
    Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
12. 12
    Serve warm or cold.