Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe

Warm Water 1 tbsp Sugar 2 tsp Salt 2 1/2 tsp or (1 pkg) Yeast 4 cup Flour 2 oz melted Butter 10 cups water 2/3 cup baking soda 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water Pretzel salt (can substitute Kosher or Sea Salt)