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Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 ⅛ teaspoons salt 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup bread flour 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 tablespoons baking soda 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

Nutrition Info

182.2 calories carbohydrate: 34.6 g cholesterol: 5.1 mg fat: 2.4 g fiber: 1.2 g protein: 4.8 g saturatedFat: 1.3 g servingSize: - sodium: 1782.8 mg sugar: 2.3 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water. Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let rise for one hour.
Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan. Line 6 baking sheets with parchment paper.
After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. Place onto parchment covered baking sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.

1 dozen pretzels

Big chewy pretzels like those sold in the mall! You may substitute garlic salt or cinnamon sugar for the coarse salt if you wish.