Soft Pretzels

1. 1

   In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0).

2. 2

   Blend in the flour.

3. 3

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead it until it is smooth.

4. 4

   Break off small pieces of dough; roll them into ropes.

5. 5

   Twist the ropes into the traditional pretzel shape.

6. 6

   Arrange the pretzels on cookie sheets, lined with greased paper.

7. 7

   Brush them with beaten egg and sprinkle them generously with salt.

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