The Sweetest Season: Pretzel Flower Bites with Honey

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 1/2 cups warm (110° to 115°) water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 4 1/2–5 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Vegetable oil
• 10 cups water
• 2⁄3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
• Maldon sea s alt