Hot Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 475°.
2. 2
   Grease cookie sheet.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, mix the hot water and yeast.
4. 4
   Add water (warm) and sugar slowly.
5. 5
   Add 5 cups flour.
6. 6
   Stir until smooth (not sticking to sides); knead it.
7. 7
   Form dough into golf ball size balls and shape each into pretzels.
8. 8
   Fill a frying pan with water.
9. 9
   For each cup of water used, add 1 tablespoon baking soda.
10. 10
    Place pretzels in gently boiling water for 30 seconds.
11. 11
    Take out of the water and place on cookie sheet.
12. 12
    Salt pretzels.
13. 13
    Bake for 8 minutes until golden brown.
14. 14
    Can be frozen before baking.