Homemade Soft Pretzels - Burlington County Agricultural Center

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (360mL at 110F)
• 1 packet active dry or instant yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cool)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for sprinkling on counter (480g))
• coarse sea salt for sprinkling - flaked or coarse
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 10 cups water