8 Soft Giant Pretzels (easy)

• 1 1/4 cup water (70-80 degrees F)
• 3 cup all purpose flour
• 3 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 paper towels
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1 coarse salt
• 1 butter (optional)

1. in bread machine pan place the first 4 ingredients in order suggested by the manufacturer.
2. Select dough setting
3. Check dough after 5 of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if need
4. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto lightly floored surface.
5. divide dough into 8 balls.
6. Roll each into a 20" rope; form into pretzel shape.
7. preheat oven to 425F
8. In a sauce pan bring water and baking soda to a boil.
9. Drop pretzels into boiling water, 2 at a time; boil for 10-15 seconds.
10. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels
11. (optional) brush them with melted butter and sprinkle the salt on before baking.
12. gives then a deep golden brown color and makes them extra tasty.
13. Place pretzels on greased baking sheets.
14. Bake at 425F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
15. Spritz or lightly brush with water.
16. sprinkle with salt.

water, flour, brown sugar, active dry yeast, paper, baking soda, salt, butter

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/331341-8-soft-giant-pretzels-easy (may not work)