Name: New York Pretzels
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 1/2 hrs
Yield: Makes 8 large pretzels
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons); 3 3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons pretzel salt*; parchment paper

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New York PretzelsRomulo Yanes

Though reminiscent of the warm soft pretzels you may have had at baseball games or on the street, these are even better because they're fresh. Serve with yellow mustard.

Cooks' notes:

· Dough can be mixed and kneaded in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
· Pretzels are best the day they are made. (When they are kept overnight, salt may dissolve.)

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