Small Golden Pretzels - active dry yeast

Method

• In a large bowl dissolve yeast in warm milk.
• Melt butter and add to mixture.
• Add salt, egg and crumbled saffron, and 2 cups flour.
• Knead dough on floured surface for a couple of minutes until smooth.
• Add more flour as needed.
• Let dough rise in warm place for 30 minutes.
• Punch dough down and knead dough again on floured surface.
• Form into long roll, cut dough into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a 10 inch string.
• Form pretzels and place on a baking sheet.
• Let rise 20 minutes.
• Beat egg and milk and brush pretzels.
• Bake at 425° - 450° for 8 minutes.