# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
02 - 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 tsp fine sea salt
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Boiling & Topping
07 - 10 cups water
08 - ⅔ cup baking soda
09 - 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp water
10 - Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 450°F; line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Bring water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
06 - Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each piece into a 20-inch rope and shape each into a classic pretzel form.
07 - Dip each pretzel individually into the boiling baking soda solution for 30 seconds; transfer using a slotted spatula to baking sheets.
08 - Brush pretzels with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
09 - Bake pretzels for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown.
10 - Allow pretzels to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
