"Mall Pretzels"

1 (.25 oz) pack dry yeast

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 1/8 tsp salt

1 1/2 cup warm water

3 cups flour

1 cup bread flour

2 cups warm water

2 Tbsp baking soda

2 Tbsp melted butter

2 Tbsp kosher salt

1. In a large bowl dissolve yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water. Stir in flour. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Put it in a greased bowl and turn to coat the surface. Cover and let it rise for one hour.

2. Combine 2 cups water and baking soda in an 8 in square pan.

3. After dough rises, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each into a 3 fot rope, pencil thin or thinner. Twist into pretzel shape and dip into the baking soda solution. Place them on parchment covered cookie sheets and let them rise for 15-20 min.

4. Bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 min or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle kosher salt.

Note: First roll to equeal 1-2 ft long, let rest and do the others, then roll to the 3 ft to prevent breaking.