Soft Pretzels II

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds