2 packs dry yeast
1/2 cup hot water 
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 cups water
8 To 10 cups flour
4 cups water
4 Tbs baking soda
pretzel salt

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

In large bowl mix yeast and hot water stir until dissolved

Add brown sugar and let stand 5 minutes

Add water and 4 cups of flour

Add 4-6 more cups of flour until it forms a ball

Knead dough for 5 minutes
 
In frying pan add water and baking soda, bring to slow boil

Roll dough into the pretzel shapes and place in soda water for 30 seconds.

Place on greased(buttered) cookie sheet and sprinkle with pretzel salt.

Bake 9-11 minutes or until dark brown in color.