Soft Pretzel Bites | Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (300ml) warm water (110-115°F)
• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 tablespoon (8g) light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (previously melted and not scorching hot)
• 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for counter surface to knead)
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
• 9 cups water (for pretzel bath)
• 2/3 cup baking soda (for pretzel bath)