90 Minute Soft Pretzels

3-1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour; un-sifted
2 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Package Active Dry Yeast
1 Cup Water
1 Tablespoon Margarine
1 Tablespoon Water
1 Egg Yolk; beaten
Coarse salt
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Mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and un-dissolved yeast. Heat 1 cup water and 
margarine to 120 to 130 degrees. Gradually add to dry ingredients; beat 2 
minutes at medium speed of mixer. Add 1/2 cup flour. Beat at high speed 2 
minutes. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough. On floured 
board, knead 5 minutes. Set in greased bowl; turn to grease top. Cover and 
let rise in warm, draft-free place 40 minutes. Divide dough into 12 equal 
pieces. Roll each into a 20-inch rope. Shape into pretzels or other shapes. 
Place on greased baking sheets. Cover; let rest 5 minutes. Mix egg yolk and 
1 tablespoon water; brush on pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake at 
375 degrees 15 minutes or until done. Cool on racks.

Servings: 12
Home Cookin 4.8 Chapter: Breads