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| active dry yeast: 1.25 oz |
| light brown sugar (packed): 2 Tbl |
| salt: 1 1/8 tsp |
| water: 3 1/2 cups |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 cups |
| wheat bread flour (unsifted): 1 cup |
| baking soda: 2 Tbl |
| unsalted butter: 2 Tbl |
| Kosher salt: 2 Tbl |
Credit: allrecipes.com
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water. Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let
rise for one hour.
Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan.
After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. Place on parchment covered cookie sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.