Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
1/2 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. baking soda

Preparation

Mix the first 4 ingredients.
Let rise for 15 minutes.
Shape into pretzels.
Lay on a cookie sheet which has been greased. Let rise.
Mix cold water and baking soda; brush soda water over pretzels.
Sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes 10 or more pretzels.