| 1 | Servings: 12 mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast. |
| 2 | Heat 1 cup water and margarine to 120 to 130 degrees. |
| 3 | Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer. |
| 4 | Add ?cup flour. |
| 5 | Beat at high speed 2 minutes. |
| 6 | Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough. |
| 7 | On floured board, knead 5 minutes. |
| 8 | Set in greased bowl; turn to grease top. |
| 9 | Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place 40 minutes. |
| 10 | Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. |
| 11 | Roll each into a 20-inch rope. |
| 12 | Shape into pretzels or other shapes. |
| 13 | Place on greased baking sheets. |
| 14 | Cover; let rest 5 minutes. |
| 15 | Mix egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water; brush on pretzels. |
| 16 | Sprinkle with coarse salt. |
| 17 | Bake at 375 degrees 15 minutes or until done. |
| 18 | Cool on racks |
