Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant or active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar or granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (around 100°F/38°C)
• 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 and 3/4–4 cups (469–500g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
• coarse salt, for topping
• 1/2 cup (120g) baking soda
• 9 cups (2.13L) water