Soft Baked Pretzels

These are designed to mimic the famous Auntie Anne's pretzels found in malls across America. They taste delicious and make your house smell amazing.

Ingredients

1 1/2 Cups Warm Water

1 1/8 Teaspoon Active Dry Yeast

2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

1 1/8 Teaspoon Salt

1 Cup Bread Flour

3 Cups All-Purpose Flour

2 Cups Warm Water

2 Tablespoons Baking Soda

Sea Salt

Melted Butter

Directions

Add yeast to 1 1/2 cups warm water; stir to dissolve

Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved

Add flour and knead until smooth; let rise for 1/2 hour

Mix baking soda with 2 cups warm water

Take a piece of dough and roll into a rope like piece

Dip in baking soda/water solution, form into a pretzel, and place on baking sheet

Bake for 10 minutes, brush with butter and sprinkle with salt

Note: Make the rope of dough thin and about 8-10 inches long. It takes practice