Pretzels

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pkg yeast; Active, Dry
* 4 cups flour; Unbleached
* 1 1/2 cups warm (110-120 degrees) water
* 1 large egg; beaten 	
* 1 teaspoon salt
* coarse salt to coat
* 1 tablespoon Sugar
== Directions ==
# Dissolve yeast in warm water. 
# Add salt and Sugar to yeast mixture. 
# Blend in flour and knead dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. 
# Cover and let dough rise until double in bulk. Punch down. 
# Cut dough into small pieces and roll into ropes. Twist ropes into pretzel shapes and place on greased cookie sheet. 
# Using a pastry brush, brush pretzels with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt. 
# Allow pretzels to rise until almost double in bulk. 
# Bake at 425 degrees F. for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned. 
# Best if eaten immediately. 
# If not, store in airtight container.
Category:Guatemalan Recipes
Category:Guatemalan Snacks
Category:Yeast Recipes
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