Mix ¾ cup warm water, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp sugar with a whisk
Let the yeast mixture sit for 10 minutes
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp butter, and the yeast mixture
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes by hand
Add the dough to a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour
Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces
Roll out each piece, grab the ends, cross them, cross again, and flip to form pretzel shape
Boil water and add baking soda
Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds
Place pretzels on a baking sheet
Brush with egg wash
Sprinkle with sea salt
Bake at 450°F for 10-12 minutes
