wilkes

1 1/2c warm water
1 pkg dry yeast
4c flour
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
2 tblsp granulated sugar

mix the warm water and the dry yeast ,flour,1 egg,salt,sugar.
mix together,turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth (about 10 min)
cut into 8 pieces and roll into long ropes
place on greased cookie sheet,forming into shapes of a pretzel.
mix 1 egg with 1 tblksp of water.
brush a little of this mixture onto the top of each pretzel sprinkle with salt(optional).
bake in preheated oven 475' for 10-12 minutes until golden brown..