Soft Mall Pretzels

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sea salt or margarita salt
• 1 package yeast

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in bread machine in order recommended by manufacturer, or as listed; set for dough cycle.
2. When finished, turn dough out on a lightly floured surface. With sharp kitchen shears (a pizza cutting wheel works great too) cut dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 16 inch rope. Shape pretzel.
3. Dip both sides briefly into a bowl filled with 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon baking soda and place on a greased baking sheet.
4. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
5. Let pretzels rise for 15 minutes, then bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.
6. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter and sprinkle with desired salt.

Notes

If you want a sweet pretzel, sprinkle instead with sugar and cinnamon.

Try topping with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning

Pretzel dips: Melted cheese, flavored cream cheese, chocolate sauce, etc.