Belgian Pretzels

Description
Enjoy this Belgian Pretzels recipe, easy to make and fast to bake! Enjoy

Ingredients

 * 1 pkg active dry yeast
 * 4 cups unbleached flour
 * 1½ cups warm (110 – 120°F) water
 * 1 large egg, beaten
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * coarse salt to coat
 * 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

 * 1) Dissolve yeast in warm water.
 * 2) Add salt and sugar to yeast mixture.
 * 3) Blend in flour and knead dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes.
 * 4) Cover and let dough rise until double in bulk.
 * 5) Punch down.
 * 6) Cut dough into small pieces and roll into ropes.
 * 7) Twist ropes into pretzel shapes and place on greased cookie sheet.
 * 8) Using a pastry brush, brush pretzels with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
 * 9) Allow pretzels to rise until almost double in bulk.
 * 10) Bake at 425°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned.
 * 11) Best if eaten immediately.