Soft Pretzels

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   Preheat oven to 475u00b0.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix lukewarm water and yeast until the yeast dissolves.

3. 3

   Stir in the warm water and brown sugar.

4. 4

   Slowly add the flour, stirring until the mixture is smooth and does not stick.

5. 5

   Knead on a lightly floured board until it is stretchy and smooth.

6. 6

   Grease 2 cookie sheets and sprinkle with salt or seed.

7. 7

   Pinch off a piece of dough about golf ball size. Roll into a rope about 14 inches long.

8. 8

   Make into a pretzel shape and press ends into dough.

9. 9

   Fill deep frying pan with water.

10. 10

    To each cup of water, add 1 tablespoon of baking soda.

11. 11

    Bring water to a gentle boil.

12. 12

    Use a spatula to dip each pretzel into pan for 30 seconds.

13. 13

    Lift onto cookie sheet and sprinkle with more salt and seed.

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    Bake 8 minutes or until golden brown.

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