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:

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