Cinnamon Raisin Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ounce active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 cups hot water
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, stir in brown sugar and salt -- add cake flour and stir well.
add enough all purpose flour to form a soft dough.
stir in raisins, turn onto floured surface.
knead till smooth -- about 6-8 minutes.
place in a greased bowl, turn to grease top.
cover and let rise at least 40 minutes --
punch dough down.divide into 14 balls.
roll each ball into a 15\" long rope.
dissolve baking soda in hot water --
dip each rope in baking soda water and drain on paper towels.
form into pretzel shapes, place on greased sheets.
bake at 400* for 15 minutes --
combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon, brush pretzels with the three tablespoons of butter and dip in cinnamon sugar mixture.