Soft Pretzels

Wow! These are so yummy, it's insane! We like to freeze them and pop them into the microwave for a great snack!

1 1/2 cup warm water
1 1/8 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup bread flour
3 cups regular flour
2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons baking soda
Kosher salt to taste
4 tablespoons melted butter

1. Pour warm water into stand mixer mixing bowl and sprinkle in yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add sugar, salt and stir to dissolve. Add flour to the mixing bowl and mix. Allow dough hook to work with dough on speed 2 for 7 minutes. Cover dough and let rise for 30 minutes.

2. While dough is rising, mix baking soda with warm water in a container large enough to fit entire pretzel in. After dough has risen, cut dough into 12 pieces and roll out into a long rope and shape into pretzel shape. Dip pretzel in baking soda solution and place on Silpat or greased baking sheet. Allow pretzels to rise again for 20 minutes. Bake in 450 oven for about 10 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt. ENJOY!

These freeze well and can be reheated in a microwave for 35 seconds.