Best-Ever Soft Pretzels

By dette

Enjoy these warm from the oven....there's nothing like them!

Ingredients

• 1 env. active dry yeast
• 1-1/2 c. very warm water (110 degrees)
• 1 T. sugar
• 2 t. salt
• 4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 T. water
• 1/4 c. coarse salt

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Add flour; mix well. Turn onto floured board; knead 5 minute. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. roll into thin strips; shape into pretzels. Place on a well-greased baking sheet. Beat egg yolk with wataer; brush on pretzels. sprinkle with salt; bake at 425 degreese for 15-20 minutes, until golden.