Bakehouse Live: Quick Soft Pretzels

Ingredients

• 1 large egg, beaten with a small splash of water for egg wash
• 3 3/4 – 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 10 cups water + 1/2 cup baking soda for boiling the pretzels
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar still together with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• coarse salt and fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 pack active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 4 tablespoons melted butter