90 Minute Soft Pretzels Recipe - all-purpose flour

Method

• Mix 1 c. flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast.
• Heat 1 c. water and margarine to 120 to 130 degrees.
• Gradually add in to dry ingredients; beat 2 min at medium speed of mixer.
• Add in 1/2 c. flour.
• Beat at high speed 2 min.
• Stir in sufficient additional flour to make a soft dough.
• On floured board, knead 5 min.
• Set in greased bowl; turn to grease top.
• Cover and let rise in hot, draft-free place 40 min.
• Divide dough into 12 equal pcs.
• Roll each into a 20-inch rope.
• Shape into pretzels or possibly other shapes.
• Place on greased baking sheets.
• Cover; let rest 5 min.
• Mix egg yolk and 1 Tbsp.
• water; brush on pretzels.
• Sprinkle with coarse salt.
• Bake at 375 degrees 15 min or possibly till done.
• Cold on racks.