Whole Wheat Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. water
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. dry yeast

Preparation

Mix ingredients.
Knead until soft.
Rest in a warm place until twice the size.
Cut into 16 strips.
Roll.
Cover and let rise until twice the size, approximately 45 minutes.
Bring 2 quarts of water with 4 teaspoons baking soda to a boil.
Turn to light simmer.
Gently place pretzel in water with slotted spoon. Leave in water 1 minute, turning once.
Remove and place on an oiled cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with coarse salt, poppy seed or sesame seed, if desired.
Bake at 475\u00b0 for 12 minutes.