Hot Pretzels
["1 pkg. active dry yeast", "1 c. warm water", "1 c. plus 1 1/2 c. flour, sifted", "2 Tbsp. soft butter", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "4 c. water", "4 Tbsp. baking soda"]
["Mix the first 6 ingredients.", "Beat for 3 minutes.", "Stir in 1 1/4 cups more flour, then knead the dough until it is no longer sticky.", "Let rise in a greased bowl until it doubles in size. Punch it down; divide it into 12 pieces.", "Roll each piece into an 18-inch rope.", "Twist each rope into a pretzel shape and place on a greased baking sheet.", "Let them double in size again.", "Bring 4 cups water and 4 tablespoons baking soda to a boil in a large pan. (The pan should not be aluminum.)", "Place each pretzel in the water (one by one) and remove when it floats.", "Place it back on the baking sheet; sprinkle with coarse salt.", "Bake for 12 minutes in a preheated oven at 475\u00b0.", "Eat while warm."]
["active dry yeast", "water", "flour", "butter", "salt", "sugar", "water", "baking soda"]