Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/8 c. hot water
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/3 c. warm water
1/3 c. brown sugar
5 c. flour
extra flour
coarse pretzel salt
baking soda

Preparation

Heat oven to 475\u00b0.
In a large bowl, mix the hot water and yeast until the yeast dissolves.
Stir in the warm water and the brown sugar.
Slowly add 5 cups of flour to the mixture, stirring constantly.
Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and does not stick to the sides of the bowl.
Put the dough on a lightly floured board.
Dip your hands in the extra flour.
Knead the dough until it is stretchy and smooth.
Push it down and away from you with the palms of your hands.
Turn the dough as you work.