Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels

Makes 12 pretzels

prepPreheat oven to 400°F / 204°C
prepLine 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
2 1/4 tsp / 7 g instant or active dry yeast	Whisk yeast, sugar, water	First rise, 10–30 min	Shape, boil 20–30 sec, arrange on sheets	Top with coarse salt, bake 400°F / 204°C, 12–15 min
1 Tbsp / 12 g brown sugar or granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml warm water (around 100°F / 38°C)
1 Tbsp / 14 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled	Whisk in butter, salt, flour; mix & knead
1 tsp salt
3 3/4–4 cups / 469–500 g all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1/2 cup / 120 g baking soda	Boil baking soda & water
9 cups / 2.13 L water
coarse salt, for topping

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