Cinnamon Raisin Soft Pretzels

• 1 ounce active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cake flour
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 2 cups hot water
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, stir in brown sugar and salt -- add cake flour and stir well.
2. add enough all purpose flour to form a soft dough.
3. stir in raisins, turn onto floured surface.
4. knead till smooth -- about 6-8 minutes.
5. place in a greased bowl, turn to grease top.
6. cover and let rise at least 40 minutes --
7. punch dough down.divide into 14 balls.
8. roll each ball into a 15" long rope.
9. dissolve baking soda in hot water --
10. dip each rope in baking soda water and drain on paper towels.
11. form into pretzel shapes, place on greased sheets.
12. bake at 400* for 15 minutes --
13. combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon, brush pretzels with the three tablespoons of butter and dip in cinnamon sugar mixture.

active dry yeast, water, brown sugar, salt, cake flour, raisins, baking soda, water, butter, sugar, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cinnamon-raisin-soft-pretzels-126130 (may not work)