1/8 c. hot water
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/3 c. warm water
1/3 c. brown sugar
5 c. flour
Coarse Kosher salt
Baking soda

Heat oven to 475 degrees. In large bowl, mix hot water and yeast until dissolved. Stir in warm water and sugar. Slowly add 5 cups of flour, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and does not stick to the sides of the bowl. Put dough on floured board. Dip hands into extra flour and knead until it is stretchy and smooth. Push it down and way from you with the palms of your hands. Turn dough as you work. Grease pans. Pinch off a piece of dough the size of a golf ball and shape into a pretzel. Fill frying pan with water. For each cup of water, add 1 teaspoon baking soda. Bring to a gentle boil. Lower pretzel into water and count slowly to 30. Lift pretzel onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 8-12 minutes or until golden.