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1 1/4 C 110 Deg Water
4 C Flour
2 tsp Salt
1 pkg yeast
1.5tsp sugar
1T baking soda

Dissolve 1 pkg of yeast with 1/4c warm water and 1.5tsp of sugar.  Add
1C warm water and let sit for 5 minutes

Mix salt and flour

Mix yeast mixture with dry mixture and knead for 10 mins or put in
mixer with dough hook
Cover and let double for 45mins

Divide dough into 4-6 pieces

Heat 4 cups of water and 1 tbs of baking soda to a boil

Roll pretzels into 3/8″ ropes 20″ long and form, making sure to pinch
ends tightly

Boil pretzels for 1 minute each. Remove them carefully!!!!

Brush pretzels with real butter

Bake at 475 until light brown (8-14 minutes depending on your oven)

Brush with butter again

Top with salt or cinnamon sugar