Authentic German Pretzels

INGREDIENTS

• For The Dough
• 1 kg Plain White Flour (around 9 - 12 % protein)
• 260 ml milk (lukewarm)
• 260 ml water (lukewarm)
• 80 g Butter (unsalted)
• 1 tbsp malt extract (liquid or dried, or brown sugar)
• 2 tsp fast action dried yeast (or 42g fresh if using)
• 2 tbsp Salt (unrefined)
• For The Finishing Solution
• 1 L Water
• 3 tbsp Baking Soda (or lye if your using it)
• For Topping
• Unrefined salt (Rock/ sea salt) or cheese & ham cubes