Hot Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the first 6 ingredients.
2. 2
   Beat for 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in 1 1/4 cups more flour, then knead the dough until it is no longer sticky.
4. 4
   Let rise in a greased bowl until it doubles in size. Punch it down; divide it into 12 pieces.
5. 5
   Roll each piece into an 18-inch rope.
6. 6
   Twist each rope into a pretzel shape and place on a greased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Let them double in size again.
8. 8
   Bring 4 cups water and 4 tablespoons baking soda to a boil in a large pan. (The pan should not be aluminum.)
9. 9
   Place each pretzel in the water (one by one) and remove when it floats.
10. 10
    Place it back on the baking sheet; sprinkle with coarse salt.
11. 11
    Bake for 12 minutes in a preheated oven at 475°.
12. 12
    Eat while warm.