Ingredients:
3 packages yeast
3 3/4 cups water
3 pinches sugar
6 teaspoons salt
12 -15 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 cups water
salt, coarse
Directions:
Knead 10 minutes.
Place in greased bowl and let rise until it doubles.
Make ropes 18 inches long and twist into pretzel shape.
Boil: 4 cups water and 4 tsp. baking soda.
Drop 3 pretzels in and boil 1 minute or until they float.
Remove, drain, and place on cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with coarse or pretzel salt.
Bake@ 475 degrees for 12 minutes.
Servings: 18
Time preparation: 60 min.
Time total: 75 min.