Pretzels

We love eating pretzels when we go to the mall so I wanted to make my own at home. They are SO easy and YUMMY!

*recipe from Melskitchencafe.com

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 t salt
1 t sugar
1 package of instant yeast
1 cup warm water

Mix ingredients in bowl (I used my kitchenaide with the bread loop) Knead the dough for 5 minutes. Lightly flour dough and place in plastic bag....close and let sit for 30 min.
Preheat oven to 500*
Roll your dough into long "snakes" and twist into pretzel shape. Dip into mixture of 1/2 cup warm water mixed with 2 T of baking soda.
Bake for 8 min
Brush with melted butter and top with course salt--enjoy!