Homemade Soft Pretzels

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Whether you like them salty or straight, crunchy or soft, pretzels are the prefect snack --and, yes, they go especially well with beer.

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Servings: 4

Ingredients:

3 ½ Cup all-purpose flour

1 Tablespoon yeast

1 1/2 Teaspoon salt

1 Cup warm water

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

3 Tablespoon water

2 Teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoon baking soda

Dash of salt

Dash of sugar

2 Tablespoons melted butter

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, water, and vegetable oil. Beat until smooth, then add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if dough is still dry. Cover and let rest in a warm place for half an hour.

Punch dough down before turning onto a lightly greased surface and dividing into six separate pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope.

For the topping, combine water, sugar, and baking soda. Shape each rope into a pretzel and dip into the baking solution. Sprinkle pretzels with coarse salt or sugar.

Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Then brush with melted butter.