Pretzel Ball Christmas Tree recipe by Jeanne Benedict

Ingredients

• 1 cup lukewarm water (110 degrees F)
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast (1 ½ teaspoons)
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups water
• Baking soda
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Coarse salt
• 16-inch high x 8-inch wide base Styrofoam cone
• Brown craft paper
• Toothpicks
• Cheddar cheese cut into star shapes