Homemade Pretzels
["1 1/4 c. warm water", "1 pkg. yeast", "1/2 tsp. sugar", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 beaten egg", "1 Tbsp. water", "sesame seed", "salt"]
["Mix yeast and sugar with 1/4 cup water.", "Set aside until bubbly.", "Place flour and yeast mixture into a mixing bowl and blend to form a dough.", "Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.", "Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours.", "Punch down and shape the pretzels as follows:", "divide dough into 12 pieces and shape into sticks 6 inches long or divide dough into 10 pieces and shape into knots.", "Place on greased cookie sheets.", "Cover and let rise 45 minutes."]
["water", "yeast", "sugar", "flour", "egg", "water", "sesame seed", "salt"]