1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
4 (4 1/2) c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 qt. water
1 tbsp. lye or 2 tbsp. baking soda and 1 tbsp. salt
Coarse salt (Kosher or sea salt)

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add flour and 1 teaspoon salt, mix. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. Break off pieces of dough and roll, twist to form pretzel. Pieces start out 1/2 inch in diameter, 12 inch long. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets and let rise 30 minutes. Combine water and lye or substitute, bring to boil. Dunk pretzels quickly into liquid, place on cookie sheet again. Sprinkle with salt. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 450 degrees.