Soft Pretzels

4 c. Flour

1 1/2 c. Warm water

1T sugar

2 tsp. Salt

2-1/2 tsp. Baking soda

4 T melted butter

2-1/2 tsp yeast

Allow to rise/divide into 6  

Form into pretzel shapes 

Water:

2.5 quarts water

2/3 c. Baking soda

Dunk pretzels in boiling water for 20 secs

Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet

Egg wash and salt

Bake 450°   

6 mins

Take out and resalt

Another 6 mins

Sweet & Sour Sauce

½ cup water

⅓ cup.distilled vinegar

¼ cup sugar (plus1T. if you want it sweeter)

1T. soy sauce

For color:

⅛ tsp Turmeric powder 

2 drops red food coloring 

Slurry:

1T.cornstarch 

2 Tbsp Water

Combine water, distilled vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, turmeric powder & food coloring in a pot. Bring to a boil, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely. Make slurry & poured into the boiling sauce, stir until thicken. The sauce is then ready to be used or stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.