Soft Buttery One Hour Pretzels (vegan)

bread flour (all-purpose may be substituted, pretzels won't be as chewy)

(one one-quarter ounce packet) instant dry yeast (I use Red Star Platinum)

granulated sugar

scant ¼ teaspoon salt, optional and to taste

warm water (120-130F for Red Star Platinum, 95 to 105 for other yeast)

butter or vegan butter, melted and divided use

Kosher or coarse salt, for sprinkling