3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, unsifted
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup water
1 tbsp water
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 coarse salt
Directions
Mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast. Heat 1 cup
water and margarine to 120 to 130 degrees. Gradually add to dry
ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer. Add 1/2 cup
flour.
Beat at high speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough additional flour to
make a soft dough. On floured board, knead 5 minutes. Set in greased
bowl; turn to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free
place 40 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a 20-inch
rope. Shape into pretzels or other shapes. Place on greased baking
sheets. Cover; let rest 5 minutes. Mix egg yolk and 1 tablespoon
water; brush on pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake at 375
degrees 15 minutes or until done. Cool on racks.
Servings: 12 servings
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