Pretzels

Ingredients:
1 package active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Tablespoon salt
4 cups flour
1 egg, beaten
Salt (optional)

Directions:
Combine yeast, water, sugar and salt.
Stir in flour. Mix well.
Put dough on a floured surface and knead until smooth. To knead dough, flatten it with your hands, fold the dough into quarters and then flatten again. Do this for about five minutes. Put flour on your hands and the work surface to keep the dough from sticking.
Roll the dough into 12" lengths, about 1/2" thick. Form the dough strips into different shapes; the "usual pretzel shape," numbers, letters, etc. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Brush with egg or water.

Sprinkle lightly with salt (optional).
Bake at 425 degrees F. for 15 minutes.

Makes 12 pretzels.

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Recipe submitted by: - Public Health of Seattle & King County: Reprinted with permission. http://www.metrokc.gov