Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water.
  2. Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  3. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface.
  4. Cover, and let rise for one hour.
  5. Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan.
  6. After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces.
  7. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner.
  8. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution.
  9. Place on greased or sprayed cookie sheets.
  10. Brush pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder, parmesan cheese, sugar/cinnamon, coarse salt, etc.
  11. (get creative;) Let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
  12. Bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. Brush with additional melted butter, if desired.