Gluten Free Apple Cider Soft Pretzels

Ingredients

• 1/3 c. warm water
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp. dry active yeast
• 1/2 c. milk (I used almond milk)
• 1 1/2 tsp. white or apple cider vinegar
• 1 c. oat flour
• 1 1/2 c. gluten free flour blend
• 1 1/2 c. tapioca flour
• 1/2 c. corn starch
• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 c. apple cider
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 4 Tbsp. butter, partially melted
• 2 egg whites
• 6 c. water + 1 Tbsp. baking soda + 1 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 1 Tbsp. apple cider
• Pretzel salt