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Ingredients
- 1 pkg. yeast
- 1 1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 4 1/2 c. flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 Tbsp. water
- coarse salt or sesame seed
Method
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and add sugar.
- Add flour and knead 6 minutes.
- Let dough rise, covered, in a greased bowl until double in size.
- Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll into long sticks.
- Blend egg yolk and water.
- Brush onto pretzels. Place pretzels on cookie sheet.
- You can twist the pretzels or shape them into letters.
- Sprinkle with coarse salt or sesame seed.
- Bake at 450° for 12 minutes.
- Makes 12 giant pretzels.
