3 1/2 c. unsifted flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. water
1 tbsp. butter
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 tbsp. water
Coarse salt

Mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast. Heat 1 cup water and butter to 120 degrees. Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer. Add 1/2 c. flour. Beat at high speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. On floured board, knead 5 minutes. Set in greased bowl; turn to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place 40 minutes. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into 1 (20") rope. Shape into pretzels. Let rest on greased cookie sheets 5 minutes. Mix egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water; brush on pretzels. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 1 dozen.