I've made these ONCE and was marginally successful... they tasted great, but looked awful. I have tweaked the recipe a little, and will try again when I get the chance. In other words, go ahead and give it a whirl, but I think it takes practice!
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/3 cup warm water
1 cup warm water
1/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
4 cups flour
1 tsp salt
Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup water + 1/2 tsp sugar.
Add yeast mixture with remaining ingredients to stand mixer.
Mix on slow/medium speed until smooth.
Knead in mixer with dough hook about 5 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 pieces.
Roll into ropes and twist into pretzel shapes.
Place on greased cookie sheet and allow to rest about 30 minutes.
Bring the following to a boil:
4 cups water
3 TBS baking soda
3 tsp sugar
Using a slotted spatula, carefully transfer pretzels to boiling water (do this one at a time).
Boil for about 20 seconds on each side.
Transfer to greased baking sheet.
**Sprinkle with desired topping - course sea salt, sesame seeds, parmesan cheese, etc.
Bake at 400 9 - 11 minutes or until golden brown.
**If you leave the pretzels plain, you may brush with butter and sprinkle with a cinnamon and sugar mixture after baking, if desired.
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