Home Made Soft Pretzels

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large bowl, combine the yeast, warm water and sugar. Add in the flour and salt and knead until smooth (you can use your hands, or you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook for this part). 2. Grease a second bowl with nonstick cooking spray and place the dough into the bowl. Cover with greased plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place. 3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2-baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats. 4. Divide the dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a rope about 24 to 26 inches long and form into a pretzel shape (see this post for detailed instructions on how to shape a pretzel). 5. In a shallow bowl, combine water and baking soda. Submerge each pretzel in the water and then place on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt. Let the pretzels rest for 5 to 10 minutes. 6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush each hot baked pretzel with melted butter immediately after taking them out of the oven. SOURCE: KIDS COOKING MADE EASY: FAVORITE TRIPLE-TESTED RECIPES BY LEAH SCHAPIRA AND VICTORIA DWEK © RecipeBoy - https://www.recipeboy.com/2014/01/how-to-make-homemade-soft-pretzels/