Homemade Soft Pretzels And Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzel Bites

Name: Homemade Soft Pretzels And Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzel Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, American, German
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water (110–115 degrees F); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 package active dry yeast; 22 oz all-purpose flour (about 4 3/4 cups); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); Vegetable oil for pan; 10 cups water; 2/3 cup baking soda; 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water; optional: additional melted butter and cinnamon-sugar; optional: powdered sugar (milk, melted butter for dipping)