Sweet pretzels

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons warm water plus 1 1/3 cups warm water
• 1 pack of dry yeast
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 5 cups of wheat flour
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• Salt
• Mustard for serving

Preparation:

1. In a large mixer bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of warm water with the yeast to dissolve it. Then add the remaining water and brown sugar.
   
   Place the bowl in the mixer and, using the dough hook, gradually add flour, kneading until the dough forms a ball. Turn it out onto a work surface and knead until smooth. Use just enough flour to prevent the dough from sticking.
2. Preheat oven to 245°C.
   
   Grease 2 baking sheets with butter. Bring 2 liters of water and baking soda to a boil in a large saucepan. Cut the dough into golf ball-sized pieces. Then roll them into 1 cm thick ropes.
3. Form a U shape by crossing the ends, folding them in at the middle. Fold the ends down to the base of the U (which has become an O) and press to secure.
   
   Drop into boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining dough. Bake for 8 minutes until golden brown.