Pulla (Finnish sweetbread)

Recipe from Denean Vreeland

1 Tbsp yeast (1 pkg)
1 ½ C warm water
½ C brown sugar
4 ½ C flour, white or wheat

Baking Soda Mixture:
1 C water
2 Tbsp baking soda

Dissolve the sugar into the water, then add the yeast.  Mix in the flour.  Rise until double (15 minutes or so.)  Then break off pieces and roll out into foot long snakes.  Then twist into pretzel shape.  Once at a desirable shape dip into baking soda mixture so the dough will brown.  Place on a greased cookie sheet.  Sprinkle the pretzels with salt.  Bake at 425 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.