Pretzels! | Rasaala

Ingredients

• 21/4 tsp/1 packet yeast (if using instant, no need to activate and can be mixed in with all ingredients right away)
• 21/4 cups AP Flour
• 3 tbsp brown/raw sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk (not too hot; you should be able to touch it without getting scalded)
• 2 tbsp butter
• more about 4 tbsp butter (to brush the pretzels before and after baking)
• pretzel/coarse salt to season the pretzels
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños (I used fresh, but typically pickled jalapeños are used, after draining and drying)
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup baking soda