Soft Pretzels

1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 Tbl. sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 - 5 cups flour
Coarse or Kosher salt
2 egg whites

Soak the yeast in the warm water. Add sugar and salt; gradually stir in flour until the dough is stiff. Knead dough until smooth.

Let dough rise until doubled or set in refrigerator to rise overnight.

Divide the dough into small pieces; roll into ropes and twist into pretzel shape. Brush with egg whites; sprinkle with salt.

Bake at 425 degrees until brown.