1 1/4 c Warm water (85F)
1 tb Dry yeast
1/2 ts Sugar
4 1/2 c All purpose flour
Combine water, yeast and sugar and let stand untiil yeast has
dissolved and is foamy. Mix in flour and knead for 7-8 minutes. Let
dough rise covered, in a greased bowl in a warm place, until double
in bulk. Form into sticks or pretzels and place on greased cookie
sheets. Apply a thin egg wash (1 egg yolk diluted with 1-2 tbsp water
or milk) Sprinkle with coarse salt. Allow pretzels to rise until
almost double in bulk. Bake in preheated 475 F oven for about 10
minutes. Cool and serve.
