Unique Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Measure warm water into large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Sprinkle on yeast; stir until it looks soft.
3. 3
   Add sugar, salt and flour; mix and knead dough until soft and no longer sticky.
4. 4
   Take a small ball of dough the size of an egg.
5. 5
   Roll the dough between the palms of your hands or on the table top until it is as long as a snake. Twist the snake into a pretzel, letters, numbers or any shape. Grease cookie sheets.
6. 6
   Place twisted pretzels or designs on cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Brush pretzels with beaten egg; sprinkle with sesame seed or coarse salt.
8. 8
   Bake at 425° for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden.
9. 9
   Let cool.