Name: Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 pretzels
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (lukewarm-- no need to take temperature); 1 packet active dry or instant yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 Tablespoon brown sugar; 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and slightly cool; 3 and ¾-4 cups (460-500g) all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface; coarse sea salt for sprinkling; ½ cup (120g) baking soda; 9 cups (2,160ml) water