Soft Pretzels

These are my fave....I made them for Easter because my whole family loves them. Next time I will take pictures, don't have any this time.

Recipe adapted from Allrecipes.com

Soft Pretzels

4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 cup baking soda
4 cups boiling water
half stick melted butter
kosher or pretzel salt for topping

1. Dissolve yeast and 1 tsp sugar in warm water and let sit for 10 min (until foamy)
2. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in bowl (I use my KitchenAid mixer) and make a well in center
3. Add yeast mixture and oil, and knead dough until smooth (7 to 8 minutes)
4. Put into lightly greased bowl, cover, and let sit for a couple hours to rise
5. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
6. Boil water, take off heat and add baking soda
7. Roll out pretzels into shape desired, dip into baking soda mixture (let sit for about 10 seconds in mixture) and put onto greased baking sheet(I use parchment paper so they wont stick) Sprinkle with salt.
8. Bake for 6-8 minutes (keep an eye on them, and take out when golden brown)
9. Brush with melted butter and enjoy!