Vegan Pretzel Bread

4 Cups of All purpose white non bleached flour.

1/3 cup melted vegan butter. I use earth balance.

1 1/3 cup of warm water.

1 pinch of salt.

some coarse salt to decorate.

2 1/4 tsp of yeast + 1/2 tsp of sugar + 1/4 cup of warm water.

6 cups of water + 2 Tbsp of baking soda.