Soft Pretzels

Combine all of these ingredients to make a soft dough:

• 1 1/2 C warm water
• 1/2 C sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 TBS. yeast
• 1/2 C. melted margarine
• 4-6 C. flour

Roll dough into ropes, then form into pretzels or other fun shapes. Drop each pretzel into boiling water for 5-10 seconds. Brush with beaten egg (optional) and sprinkle w/ coarse salt. Bake @ 425 degrees 9-12 minutes or until golden brown.