Yield: Number varies with size of pretzel

Serving Size: 1 pretzel

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 8 - 10 minutes

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475° F.
2. Lightly sprinkle topping of choice over a baking sheet.
3. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/8 cup warm water.
4. Add remaining 1-1/3 cups warm water, brown sugar, and flour. Mix until smooth. Add more flour if dough is sticky.
5. Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Set dough aside. (Note: Dough can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator in a sealed plastic container.)
6. Fill a saucepan with water. Add 2 Tbsp of baking soda for each cup of water in the saucepan. Bring the solution to a boil.
7. Separate a section of dough. Roll an twist the dough section into a rope with the desired thickness. Twist pretzel into desired shape. Be creative!
8. Place the twisted pretzel into the boiling water (using a slotted spoon) for 15 seconds or until the pretzel dough is golden yellow.
9. Remove the golden yellow pretzel from the boiling water using a slotted spoon. Place on baking sheet sprinkled with your topping of choice.
10. Sprinkle your desired topping over the pretzel.
11. Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake 8–10 minutes or until the pretzel is golden brown. Cool completely.

To Serve:

• Pack individually in zip-top bags.