Soft Pretzels (Pareve)

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons warm water

• 1 (1/4 ounce) packet dry yeast
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 5 cups flour
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• kosher salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl for your mixer, mix 2 Tablespoons warm water with yeast to dissolve.

2. 2

   Stir in remaining warm water and brown sugar.

3. 3

   Using the dough hook, gradually add the flour until it forms a ball.

4. 4

   Turn out onto a work surface and knead until smooth.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 475f.

6. 6

   Spray 2 baking sheets with non-stick spray.

7. 7

   Bring 2 quarts water and the baking soda to a boil.

8. 8

   Cut dough into golf ball-size pieces, then roll into ½” thick “worms”.

9. 9

   Boil for 30 seconds, then drain and place on baking sheet.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with kosher salt.

11. 11

    Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown.

12. 12

    Serve with mustard, melted cheese or just eat them plain!