Abc Pretzels

Ingredients

• 1 package dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 2 cups flour (use unbleached) white, whole wheat or a combination of the 2
• 1 egg

Directions

1. 5 minutes before youre ready to begin, mix the yeast and water together.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F Pour flour and sugar into a bowl and mix with fingers.
3. Add a pinch of kosher salt and mix.
4. Add water and yeast mixture, mix and form into a ball.
5. Generously sprinkle flour on table or cutting board.
6. Place dough on it and roll with a rolling pin for about 5 minutes.
7. Roll dough into long pencil-like coils, then shape into various alphabet letters.
8. Brush the dough with the beaten egg.
9. Sprinkle with salt, sugar or cinnamon.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown