Homemade Pretzels

Ingredients

• 1 14 c warm water
• 1 pkg yeast
• 12 tsp sugar
• 3 12 c flour
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 Tbsp water
• sesame seed
• salt

Directions

1. Mix yeast and sugar with 14 cup water
2. Set aside until bubbly
3. Place flour and yeast mixture into a mixing bowl and blend to form a dough
4. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic
5. Place in a greased bowl Cover and let rise 1 to 1 12 hours
6. Punch down and shape the pretzels as follows
7. divide dough into 12 pieces and shape into sticks 6 inches long or divide dough into 10 pieces and shape into knots
8. Place on greased cookie sheets
9. Cover and let rise 45 minutes