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Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
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Spray the 2 baking sheets with the cooking oil.
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Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over the water and let stand for about 5 minutes.
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Stir until completely dissolved.
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Add sugar, table salt, and 1 cup of flour; stir until blended.
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Add 2 more cups of flour a 1/2 cup at a time, stirring to blend after each addition.
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The dough should be well blended.
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Sprinkle some flour over a clean kitchen surface or board.
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Turn the dough onto the floured surface. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, sprinkling with flour if the dough is sticky.
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Pull the dough into 12 equal pieces.Roll 1 piece into a rope about 15 inches or any length you desire, depending on the size of the heart you want to make. Put the pretzel on a baking sheet and continue with the remaining dough.
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Beat the egg in a small bowl and add 1 tablespoon of water.Beat together.
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Brush the egg wash over each pretzel using a pastry brush.
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Sprinkle the coarse salt over the pretzels with your finger.
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Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
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Allow to cool on a baking rack before serving.
