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Soft pretzels with chived cheese

No need to be at the stadium to enjoy this crowd fave. For 8 to 10 medium-size pretzels: dissolve one packet of active dry yeast in warm water and stir to combine. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon sugar. Gradually add 3 cups of flour, 1 cup at a time and mix until the dough thickens. Add another 3/4 cup flour to remove the stickiness. Knead the dough on a floured surface and form into a ball. Cut into 8 to 10 equal-sized sections. Roll each section into a thin rope and shape into pretzels. Beat 1 egg in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Soak the pretzels in the egg and place on a greaseproof-paper lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for 10 minutes at 425 °F, then broil for 5 minutes more to get the tops golden brown. Cool and serve with cream cheese mixed with chives.