Homemade Soft Pretzels

I recommend this

I don't recommend this

Details

12 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115 degrees F)
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsps kosher salt
• 1 package active dry yeast (I used rapid rise yeast)
• 22 oz all-purpose flour, about 4 1/2 cups
• 2 ozs unsalted butter, melted
• Vegetable oil for pan
• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 Tbsp water
• optional: additional melted butter and cinnamon-sugar
• optional: powdered sugar, milk, melted butter for dipping