Mall Pretzels.

Ingredients:

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/8 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup bread flour
• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water.
2. Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
3. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface.
4. Cover, and let rise for one hour.
5. Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan.
6. Line 6 baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces.
8. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner.
9. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution.
10. Place onto parchment covered baking sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
11. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.

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