Soft Homemade Pretzels - Sweet and Savory Breads

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups water (lukewarm)
• 1 packet instant yeast ((2 and 1/4 teaspoons from a jar))
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon granulated white sugar
• 3 and 3/4 - 4 and 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 9 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
• extra flour for kneading and sprinkling