Homemade Mila Garlic Parmesan Pretzels

1 1/2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
1 1/2 cups Bread Flour
1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup Baking Soda
1 cup + 3 tablespoons Water
1/4 cup Light Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Basil
8 teaspoons Mila
1 jar of your favorite Spaghetti Sauce for dipping

Add yeast, flours, brown sugar & water to Bread Machine in order particular bread machine specifies.  Usually Liquids, dry ingredients, then yeast.  Set on dough setting.Once dough is made, take out of bread machine and let sit 5 minutes.  Set oven on 475 degrees and put 2 quarts of water into pot with 1 cup baking soda to boil.On small plate mix olive oil, garlic, basil and parmesan cheese.Take dough and cut into 8 equal parts, then knead 1 teaspoon Mila into each part and twist into long rope. Make each rope into U and then fold over each end into pretzel shape. Place each pretzel onto baking sheet and paste on oil ingredient. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and enjoy with your favorite jar of spaghetti sauce for dipping.
Submitted by Michelle Hanley