Homemade edam soft pretzels

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 3 1/2 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup Frico Edam cheese (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, more for topping
• 1 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• sea salt for topping
• 1/4 cup butter (melted)