Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast
1 1/4 c. hot water (110~ to 115~)
4 to 5 c. flour
4 tsp. baking soda
coarse salt

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water.
Add flour and mix to make a stiff dough.
Knead thoroughly.
Place in greased bowl and turn, greased side up.
Let rise in warm place 45 minutes.