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Mix the water, yeast, brown sugar and salt in a food processor or a large mixing bowl.
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Add the flour and mix until the dough is smooth.
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If you have time, chill the dough for at least an hour so that it is easier to form.
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Now divide the dough into 4, 6 or 12 pieces, depending on how many pretzels you'd like to make.
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Roll each piece into a very thin rope, slightly thicker than a pencil.
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Form each rope of dough into an upside-down U shape on your table.
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Bring the ends pf each rope together and twist them.
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Flatten the ends with your fingers, and bring them to the top of the pretzel pressing them into the dough to secure the shape of the pretzel.
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(If you have trouble with the twisting, just do your best to make them look like pretzels.
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The shape won't affect the taste.
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Place the pretzels on a greased cookie sheet.
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Now let the pretzels rise for about 30 minutes, or until they have roughly doubled in size.
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Boil the 4 cups of water with baking soda, and then dip each pretzel in the solution for 10 seconds.
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Remove the pretzels and place them back on the baking sheet.
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Beat the egg with the 1 teaspoon of water, and then brush it onto the pretzels so that they'll be nice and golden.
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Sprinkle the pretzels with more of the salt, or any other garnish you'd like.
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(sesame seeds, cheese, cinnamon, etc.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes on 425 degrees, or until they're brown and golden.
