1 pkg. rapid rise yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water (105 - 115 degrees)
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 1/2 c. flour (approximately)
1 egg
Coarse salt

Dissolve yeast in warm water and add sugar. Slowly add the flour and knead 6 minutes. Divide the dough into walnut sized pieces. Then roll the dough into a pretzel shape. Brush the pretzel with egg. Sprinkle the pretzels with coarse salt. Bake about 12 minutes at 450 degrees.