Soft Pretzels

Submitted by: Amber Moeller

Makes: 12 pretzels

• 1-1/2 c. warm water
• 2 pkg. yeast
• 1/2 t. salt
• 4-1/2 c. flour
• 1/4 c. baking soda
• 1 c. cold water
• salt (table or coarse)

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Warm 1-1/2 c. water to 110-115ºF. Add yeast, salt and 3-1/2 c. flour. Place 1/2 c. flour onto counter, kneading dough into it. Adding another 1/2 c. flour, if needed. Knead dough until smooth and let rest for 15 minutes. Separate dough into 12 equal pieces and roll with hands until they reach 8-10 inches long.

Put 1 c. cool water in mixing bowl. Put soda in water and let dissolve. One by one soak each rope in water for 2 minutes each. Take them out of the water and shape into a figure eight.

Place on a greased cookie sheet (don't allow them to touch). Bake in oven at 350ºF for 20 minutes.

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