Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat oven to 475\u00b0.
In large bowl, mix hot water and yeast until yeast dissolves.
Stir in warm water and brown sugar.
Slowly add 5 cups of flour, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and doesn't stick to the sides of the bowl.