INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups
warm water
2 tbsp
light brown sugar
1
package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
3 oz
unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 tsp
kosher salt
4 1/2
to 5 cups all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil
3 qt
water
1/3 cup
baking soda (for boiling the pretzels)
1
whole egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
Coarse sea salt
1/2 tbsp
unsalted butter
1/2 tbsp
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup
milk
8 oz
Cheddar cheese, grated