Homemade Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
2/3 c. brown sugar
5 c. flour
baking soda
coarse salt

Preparation

In large bowl, dissolve yeast in a little of the water.
Add rest of water, brown sugar and flour.
Knead 3 to 5 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
Cover and rest 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Fill large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon baking soda for each cup of water.
Bring to a boil.
Cut dough into 24 equal pieces; form into pretzels.