Soft Pretzels

1 T. vegetable oil
2 cups flour
1 ½ t. yeast
3/8 t. salt
2/3 cup hot water
1 T. honey
1 ½ t. cool water
1 egg
Preheat oven to 425*. Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, and salt. Stir in hot water, honey and oil. Stir with wooden spoon until combined. Add enough of the remaining 1 cup flour to make a soft dough.
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 mins, or until the dough is
smooth and elastic.
Cut dough into 4 equal pieces. On lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a smooth 15-inch rope. Form pretzels and place on greased baking sheet. Brush each pretzel with egg mixture (1 egg and cool water) and sprinkle with sesame seeds or coarse salt. Bake for 15-20 mins or until lightly brown.
Jeanette