Gryphood

Ingredients: -1 and 1/2 cup warm water -2 and 1/4 tsp yeast (1 package) -1 tsp table salt -1 tbsp sugar -1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cool (using salted butter doesn't do much harm though) -3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour -Your choice of topping. Kosher salt is a classic for savory, and cinnamon-sugar is classic for sweet. The pic is using kosher salt, garlic & herb spice, and red pepper flakes Baking Soda Bath -9 cups water -1/2 cup baking soda Yield: 8 pretzels Directions: Whisk 2 and 1/4 tsp yeast, or one packet, into 1 and 1/2 cup warm water. Let sit 1 min Whisk in 1 tsp table salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp melted butter Slowly mix in 3 and 3/4 cups flour Turn onto floured surface and knead for 3 min Shape into a ball, cover with a towel, and let sit for 10 min Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare baking sheet with parchment, spray, or by rubbing with margarine Cut dough ball into eight sections Take each section and roll into lo...