12 Step Soft Pretzels(Philadelphia Style) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/8 c. warm water (105~)
1 1/3 c. warm water
1/3 c. brown sugar
5 c. flour
baking soda
coarse salt

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1/8 cup warm water in a large bowl.
Stir in 1 1/3 cups warm water and the brown sugar. Add the flour gradually and continue stirring (add 1 cup at a time). Beat until smooth. Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth.
Heat oven to 475\u00b0.