90 Minute Soft Pretzels

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3 1/2 cups flour
1 c. water
2 TBS. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tablespoon oleo
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 pkg. yeast
1 tbs. water
coarse salt


Mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast. Heat 1 cup water and oleo to 120-130 degrees. Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Add 1/2 cup flour. Beat at high speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. On floured board, knead 5 minutes. Set in greased bowl, turn to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm draft-free place 40 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a 20" rope. Shape into pretzels. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rest 5 minutes.
Mix egg yolk and 1 tbsp. water, brush on pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake at 375 degrees 15 minutes or until done, cool on racks.