Skillet Pull-Apart Pretzel Buns with Creamy Cheese Dip

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

warm water (110°F)

2 1/4 tsp

active dry yeast (not instant rise yeast)

2 tsp

sugar

4 1/2 cups

unbleached all-purpose flour

2 tsp

Kosher salt

4 tbsp

unsalted butter (melted)

1/4 cup

baking soda

egg (lightly beaten)

Pretzel salt for sprinkling

8 oz

cream cheese (softened)

1 cup

sour cream

garlic clove (minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)

1 tsp

Italian seasoning

green onions (green parts only thinly sliced)

1 cup

shredded mozzarella cheese