Pretzels

By Ellan

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 teas. sugar
• 4 1/2 cup flour
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tab. water
• coarse salt

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve 1 pkg. of yeast in 1 1/2 cup of warm water (105-115) and add 1/2 teas. sugar. Then add 4 1/2 cup flour and knead dough for 6 minutes. Let dough rise, and covered, in a greased bowl until double. Divide dough into 12 pieces and shape pretzels. Blend together 1 egg yolk and 2 tab. water. Brush pretzels with mixture and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake 450 for 12 minutes.