Auntie Anne’s Pretzel’s Copycat Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

milk ((I used 2%))

1 1/2 tbsp

active dry yeast ((2 packets))

6 tbsp

packed light-brown sugar

4 tbsp

butter (, at room temperature)

4 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour (, plus an up to an additional 1/2 cup as needed)

2 tsp

fine salt

1/3 cup

baking soda

3 cups

warm water

coarse salt (, to taste)

6 tbsp

butter (, melted)

Dipping sauce for serving (, optional*)