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In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, stir in brown sugar and salt -- add cake flour and stir well.
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add enough all purpose flour to form a soft dough.
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stir in raisins, turn onto floured surface.
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knead till smooth -- about 6-8 minutes.
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place in a greased bowl, turn to grease top.
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cover and let rise at least 40 minutes --
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punch dough down.divide into 14 balls.
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roll each ball into a 15" long rope.
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dissolve baking soda in hot water --
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dip each rope in baking soda water and drain on paper towels.
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form into pretzel shapes, place on greased sheets.
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bake at 400* for 15 minutes --
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combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon, brush pretzels with the three tablespoons of butter and dip in cinnamon sugar mixture.