DisneyDawgsMickey-shaped Pretzels

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 22 ounces all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 cups)
• 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
• Vegetable oil, for greasing the bowl and baking sheet
• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
• Pretzel salt or coarse sea salt