INGREDIENTS
Warm water (about 110 degrees)
2 1/4 ounce packages
rapid-rise yeast
3/4 cup
packed dark-brown sugar, divided
6 1/2 cups
unbleached bread flour
4 tbsp
coarse salt
1/2 cup
unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces, plus more for serving
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup
baking soda
1/2 cup
pale ale-style beer
Pretzel salt
Optional Toppings: poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, cheddar cheese, and Gruyere cheese
Mustard, for serving