Soft Pretzels - The BakerMama

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
• 2 and 1/2 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 7 cups water
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon water
• coarse sea salt, for sprinkling