Easy Soft Pretzel

• 3 cups
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water (120u0b0 to 130u0b0)
• 1 tablespoon softened butter or vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• Kosher salt
• Coarse sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted, optional
• Cinnamon-sugar

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, water and butter; beat until smooth (mixture will be slightly sticky). Sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons water if dough is dry. Cover and let rest in a warm place 30 minutes.
2. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly greased surface; divide into six pieces. Roll each piece into a 24-in. rope. For topping, combine water, sugar and baking soda in a shallow bowl. Shape each rope into a pretzel and dip into the baking solution. Sprinkle pretzels with coarse salt or coarse sugar.
3. Place on parchment-lined
4. . Bake at 400u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Dip in cinnamon-sugar, if desired. Serve warm.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easy-soft-pretzel/ (may not work)