Pretzels

Ingredients

 * 1 pkg yeast; Active, Dry
 * 4 cups flour; Unbleached
 * 1 1/2 cups warm (110-120 degrees) 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. Punch down.
 * 5) Cut dough into small pieces and roll into ropes. Twist ropes into pretzel shapes and place on greased cookie sheet.
 * 6) Using a pastry brush, brush pretzels with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
 * 7) Allow pretzels to rise until almost double in bulk.
 * 8) Bake at 425 degrees F. for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned.
 * 9) Best if eaten immediately.
 * 10) If not, store in airtight container.