Ingredients
1⅓cupswater
2tbspmargarine
1½tbspwhite sugar
¾tspsalt
4cupsall-purpose flour
2½tspactive dry yeast
4cupswater
1½tbspbaking soda
2tbspkosher salt
Preparation
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Proof for 5 minutes.
Mix in butter or margarine, flour, and salt. Cut dough into short strips, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels.
Cover, and let rise on a greased baking sheet for about 45 minutes.
In a cast-iron pan, bring water and baking soda almost to a boil. Gently lower pretzels into water for about 1 minute, turning once.
Do not let the water come to a full boil. Remove pretzels, and return to the greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake at 475 degrees F for about 12 minutes.
