Pretzels

1 TBS yeast
1-1/2 C warm water
1 tsp salt
4 C whole wheat flour
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt (or use regular salt)


-dissolve yeast in water. Add salt. Blend in flour and knead until smooth. Cut into small pieces and roll into ropes. Twist into pretzel shapes. Place on stone, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake 12 minutes in a 425 degree oven.