Foryoueats: Basic Soft Pretzels

Ingredients

• Soft Pretzels:
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 package instant yeast
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• more flour for dusting
• Extras:
• 1/4 cup baking soda whisked into 3–4 cups warm water
• 1 egg
• coarse salt