2 packs dry yeast
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 cups water
8 To 10 cups flour
4 cups water
4 Tbs baking soda
pretzel salt
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
In large bowl mix yeast and hot water stir until dissolved
Add brown sugar and let stand 5 minutes
Add water and 4 cups of flour
Add 4-6 more cups of flour until it forms a ball
Knead dough for 5 minutes
In frying pan add water and baking soda, bring to slow boil
Roll dough into the pretzel shapes and place in soda water for 30 seconds.
Place on greased(buttered) cookie sheet and sprinkle with pretzel salt.
Bake 9-11 minutes or until dark brown in color.
