Soft Homemade Pretzels

Ingredients (9)

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