Instructions: Combine water, yeast and sugar and let stand untiil yeast has dissolved and is foamy. Mix in flour and knead for 7-8 minutes. Let dough rise covered, in a greased bowl in a warm place, until double in bulk. Form into sticks or pretzels and place on greased cookie sheets. Apply a thin egg wash (1 egg yolk diluted with 1-2 tbsp water or milk) Sprinkle with coarse salt.

Allow pretzels to rise until almost double in bulk. Bake in preheated 475 F oven for about 10 minutes. Cool and serve.

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