Name: Homemade Pretzels
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2½ cups all purpose flour; ½ tsp sea salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; ½ cup warm water (for pretzel dipping); 1 tbsp baking soda; coarse sea salt (for sprinkling); poppy seeds (optional)