Warm, chewy pretzels can’t be beat… except when they come from your own oven! BAM!

• 1 1/2 cups warm milk
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp traditional yeast 
• 4-5 cups flour
• 2 tsp coarse salt
• 3 litres water ((for boiling))
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg 
• 1/4 cup melted butter

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, brown sugar and melted butter. Sprinkle with yeast and let the yeast do its thing for 5-10 minutes, or until bubbly.
2. Add the flour and salt, being careful to not add too much flour. Start with 4 cups and see if you need more, as it will depend on how dry things are. Knead into a smooth dough, and set aside to rise for an hour. *I used my Kitchen-Aid Mixer for this step.
3. After the dough has risen, place water and baking soda in a large pot and bring to a boil. *Note: This step was messy!
4. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Divide dough into (approximately) 8 equal pieces. Roll into ropes an inch thick, and cut into 1″ pieces.
6. Boil in batches of 10-15 bites for 30 seconds and remove to a baking sheet with a slotted spoon.
7. Whisk the egg and brush it over each pretzel bite. Sprinkle with coarse salt. *YUMMY
8. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes, and serve warm with your dip of choice.

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1093mg | Potassium: 58mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2.2% | Calcium: 3.2% | Iron: 6.7%