Name: Mall Pretzels
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Active dry yeast - 1 (.25 ounce) package; Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons; Salt - 1 ⅛ teaspoons; Warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) - 1 ½ cups; All-purpose flour - 3 cups; Bread flour - 1 cup; Warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) - 2 cups; Baking soda - 2 tablespoons; Butter, melted - 2 tablespoons; Coarse kosher salt - 2 tablespoons

Ingredients for - Mall Pretzels

1. Active dry yeast 1 (.25 ounce) package

2. Brown sugar 2 tablespoons

3. Salt 1 ⅛ teaspoons

4. Warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 ½ cups

5. All-purpose flour 3 cups

6. Bread flour 1 cup

7. Warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 cups

8. Baking soda 2 tablespoons

9. Butter, melted 2 tablespoons

10. Coarse kosher salt 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Mall Pretzels

1 . Stage

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water. Stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover, and let rise for one hour.

2 . Stage

Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan. Line 6 baking sheets with parchment paper.

3 . Stage

After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. Place onto parchment covered baking sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.

4 . Stage

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.