Name: Cheesy Pretzel Twists
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 18-20 twists
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups (300ml) warm water, plus 9 more cups for step 5; 1 packet Red Star Platinum instant yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons); 1 Tablespoon (20g) honey; 1 Tablespoon (15g) unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt; 3.75 - 4.25 cups (470 - 530g) all-purpose flour + more for work surface (spoon & leveled); 18-20 cheddar cheese sticks (about 4.5 inches each)*; 1/3 cup baking soda; 1 large egg, beaten; coarse sea salt for sprinkling; optional for topping: 4 Tablespoons (60g) melted unsalted butter