Belgian Pretzels

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

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

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