Warm up the milk in the microwave or on the stove for just about one and a half minutes. It should be about 110º.

Stir in the yeast and let it sit for about 3 minutes. Add 4 tbsp butter and sugar. Add the flour about 1 cup at a time and the add the fine salt

Kneed for about 10 minutes with a stand mixer. Put it in a greased bowl and cover with greased cling wrap

Let rise for 1 hour in a moist, warm place until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 450º

Punch down dough and divide into 12 lumps (divide in half, then divide each half into three, and then divide each one in half again). Roll them all out as thin as you can

Combine the warm water and baking soda in a wide bowl. Form the dough into pretzel shapes, then dip in the baking soda water. Place on a greased baking sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt.

Bake 7-11 minutes or until browned. Dip each in the melted butter while hot.

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