Soft Pretzels (Pareve) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups warm water
2 tablespoons warm water
1 (1/4 ounce) packet dry yeast
1/3 cup brown sugar
5 cups flour
1/2 cup baking soda
kosher salt

Preparation

In a large bowl for your mixer, mix 2 Tablespoons warm water with yeast to dissolve.
Stir in remaining warm water and brown sugar.
Using the dough hook, gradually add the flour until it forms a ball.
Turn out onto a work surface and knead until smooth.
Preheat your oven to 475f.
Spray 2 baking sheets with non-stick spray.
Bring 2 quarts water and the baking soda to a boil.
Cut dough into golf ball-size pieces, then roll into 1/2\" thick \"worms\".
Boil for 30 seconds, then drain and place on baking sheet.
Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with mustard, melted cheese or just eat them plain!