INGREDIENTS
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1 cup milk
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1 package active dry yeast (not rapid rise yeast)
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3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
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2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (2 tablespoons for the dough; 3 tablespoons for brushing on finished pretzels)
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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1/3 cup baking soda
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Coarse salt, to taste*