Belgian Pretzels

==Description==
Enjoy the Belgian pretzels recipe, easy to make and fast to bake! 
==Ingredients==
* 1 pkg active dry yeast
* 3 cups unbleached flour
* 1 cup warm (110 – 120° F) water
* 1 large egg, beaten
* 1 teaspoon salt
* coarse salt to coat
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* melted garlic butter and parsley, optional for dipping
==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 a 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° F for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned.
Category:Belgian Snacks
Category:European Snacks
Category:Unbleached flour Recipes
Category:Yeast Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes