Soft Homemade Pretzels

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Ingredients

• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon shortening, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water
• coarse salt, or to taste