Soft Pretzels

Soft Pretzels
by: Karen Hallstrom

1 teaspoon yeast
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup warm water
1 1/2 cups flour
1 egg
1/3 cup grated cheese (optional)

1. Combine yeast, water, and honey in a bowl & let it sit for 5 - 10 minutes.
2. Add Flour. (if you want to add cheese, do it now) Mix with fork.
3. Knead dough until smooth.
4. Divide into 6 equal pieces.
5. Shape into pretzels.
6. Place pretzels on greased baking sheet.
7. Brush with beaten egg.
8. Add desired topping ( salt, poppyseed, cinnamon & sugar, etc.)
9. BAKE at 425 for 10 - 12minutes until lightly browned.