Make the dough by adding the yeast, brown sugar, and warm water to a mixing bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes, it should bubble.

Add in the flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons melted butter, mix well. Then knead for about 10-15 minutes by hand, or with the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer.

While kneading, add more flour, ¼ cup at a time until just slightly sticky. Let rest, covered, for 1 hour in a warm place.

Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Divide and shape the dough by making a heart with the ends meeting at the top in the middle, pull the ends down and twist gently, to make the pretzel shape.

Boil in the water and baking soda, allowing the baking soda to full dissolve first, for about 30 seconds each. Place on your baking sheet(s) once done in the baking soda bath.

Add the sea salt on top of the pretzels.

Bake for 16-20 minutes, depending on how light or dark you would like the pretzels to be.

Brush the remaining butter on top of the pretzels, allow to cool and enjoy with cheese dip!