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1 c. plus 2 T. water (70-80 degrees)
3 c. all-purpose flour
3 T. brown sugar
1 1/2 t. active dry yeast
2 qts. water
1/2 c. baking soda
coarse salt

In bread machine pan, place the first four ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 min. of mixing; add 1-2 T. water or flour if needed).

When cycle is completed, turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Divide dough into eight balls. Roll each into a 20 in. rope; form into pretzel shape. In a saucepan, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Drop pretzels into boiling water, two at a time; boil for 10-15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain in paper towels.

Place pretzels on greased baking sheets. Bake at 425 for 8-10 min. or until golden brown. Spritz or lightly brush with water. Sprinkle with salt. Yield: 8 pretzels. 

Note: I think these taste comparable to Auntie Anne's. For extra richness, brush with melted butter instead of water and then sprinkle with salt. You can also make these much smaller than the recipe directs.

Note: originally posted by Theresa as a note on Facebook.