Soft Pretzels

1 1/2 cup warm water

1 TBSP yeast

1 Tb sugar

1 tsp salt

4 cups flour

Add sugar to warm water then sprinkle yeast on top. Cover with a towel and let sit for 6-10 minutes as yeast activates and starts to foam and then stir to dissolve. In a large mixing bowl combine flour and salt. Stir in yeast mixture and knead 5-10 minutes. Add more flour as needed to reduce stickiness.

Divide dough in to 12 pieces and roll each piece into a long rope or "snake". Twist into pretzel shape and place on nonstick baking sheet. Make an egg wash with one egg white and a TBSP of water, lightly beaten together. For salty pretzels, brush pretzels with egg wash then sprinkle liberally with Kosher salt. For sweet pretzels, brush with egg wash and don't do anything else until they're done baking.

Bake at 425 degrees for 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and liberally brush with melted butter. Take the sweet pretzels and brush top with melted butter and then dip/sprinkle in cinnamon/sugar mix. These are best when served fresh from the oven and soooo good.