1 ⅛ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 ½ cups warm water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 cup bread flour
3 cups regular flour
1. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in mixing bowl. Stir to dissolve.
2. Add brown sugar and salt. Stir to dissolve.
3. Add flours and knead dough until smooth. Let rise for 30 minutes.
2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons baking soda
4. While dough is rising, mix 2 cups warm water with 2 tablespoons baking soda. Stir often.
5. After dough has risen, roll pieces of dough into long ropes (no more than ½ inch thick).
6. Shape into pretzels or keep in strips. Dip in baking soda solution and place on greased baking sheet. Let dough rise again.
7. Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
2–4 tablespoons melted butter
Coarse salt
8. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt. You can also sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.