Buttered Soft Pretzels

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10 Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk or water (heated to 100°F to 115°F)
• 1 Tbsp barley malt syrup or granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsps (1 (1/4-oz) envelope) active dry yeast
• Melted butter, for the bowl and for brushing pretzels at end
• 2 2/3 cups all-purpose or bread flour, plus more for dusting the work surface
• 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup barley malt syrup (optional)
• A pinch of ground spice (such as cinnamon sugar, curry, paprika, sesame seeds, etc) for garnishin...