Soft Pretzels

Ingredients:
3 cups flour
2 tsp yeast
1 tsp salt
1 cup warm water (120-130 degrees)
1 T softened butter or vegetable oil

Topping:
3 T water
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp baking soda
Kosher salt
Coarse sugar
2 T butter, melted
cinnamon/sugar

Directions:
In a large bowl combine flour, yeast, salt, water and butter; beat until smooth (mixture will be slightly sticky). Sprinkle with 1-2 T water is dough is dry. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly greased surface; divide into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a 24 inch rope.
Combine topping (water, sugar and baking soda in a shallow bowl). Shape each rope into a pretzel and dip into the topping solution. Sprinkle pretzels with course salt or sugar.
Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Dip in cinnamon-sugar if desired.

Yield: 6 servings