Cheesy Pretzel Twists

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (300ml) warm water (110-115°F )
• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
• 1 tablespoon (20g) honey
• 1 tablespoon (15g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for work surface)
• 18 to 20 cheddar cheese sticks (about 4 1/2 inches each)
• 9 cups water (for water bath)
• 1/3 cup baking soda (for water bath)
• 1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)
• Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
• 4 tablespoons (60g) melted unsalted butter (for topping, optional)