Name: Pretzel Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 12 pretzels
Ingredients: 1/4 oz package, active dry yeast; 1 1/2 cups warm water ((110° to 115°)); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ((you may only need 4 cups)); 8 cups water; 1/2 cup baking soda; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon cold water; coarse salt, optional