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Sift chewy pretzels and hassle free

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) warm water (105°-115°F/40°-56°C)
1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
1 envelope quick-rise yeast(2 ¼ tsp/11 mL)
4-5 cups (1 L-1.25 L) Best for Bread Flour
1 tsp (5 mL) salt

Method
Preheat oven 425C

Combine warm water and sugar. Add yeast and let stand until mixture bubbles up.
Combine yeast mixture, flour and salt to form a dough that is soft but not too sticky. Knead 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in mixer on low speed. Divide dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll with hands and shape into pretzels and place on prepared baking sheet.
Glaze:
Carefully brush pretzels with egg. Sprinkle with salt and sesame seeds.
Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.