1 3/4 c. warm water
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 pkg. yeast
4 1/2 c. flour

Place ingredients in bowl and mix well. Add flour and knead well. Place dough in greased bowl. Cover and place in warm spot until double in size. Shape into pretzels. paint with milk or egg yolk and a bit of water mixture. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake on cookie sheet at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.