Soft Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 475°.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, mix lukewarm water and yeast until the yeast dissolves.
3. 3
   Stir in the warm water and brown sugar.
4. 4
   Slowly add the flour, stirring until the mixture is smooth and does not stick.
5. 5
   Knead on a lightly floured board until it is stretchy and smooth.
6. 6
   Grease 2 cookie sheets and sprinkle with salt or seed.
7. 7
   Pinch off a piece of dough about golf ball size. Roll into a rope about 14 inches long.
8. 8
   Make into a pretzel shape and press ends into dough.
9. 9
   Fill deep frying pan with water.
10. 10
    To each cup of water, add 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
11. 11
    Bring water to a gentle boil.
12. 12
    Use a spatula to dip each pretzel into pan for 30 seconds.
13. 13
    Lift onto cookie sheet and sprinkle with more salt and seed.
14. 14
    Bake 8 minutes or until golden brown.