Pretzel Bun Dough

• 1 and 1/4 cups warm water (295 mL)
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast

  (Affiliate)

  or active dry
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (455 g)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Baking Soda Solution

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons baking soda

Finishing the Pretzels

• 1 teaspoon pretzel salt

  (Affiliate)

  , kosher salt, or other coarse salt
• 1 Tablespoon soft butter