– 4 Tablespoons butter , melted
– 1 Tablespoon sugar
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt , plus more for topping
– 1 ½ cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F)
– 1 package (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
– 22 ounces (about 4 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
– Vegetable oil (nonstick) spray, for pan and bowl
– 10 cups water
– ⅔ cups baking soda
– 1 large egg yolk , beaten with 1 Tablespoon water (for egg wash)
– Thinly sliced deli ham
– Thinly sliced deli cheese
– Mustard
– Optional: unsalted butter and garlic salt
Follow the instructions in the recipe post for making the dough. Preheat oven to broil. Slice each pretzel roll in half and place open-faced on a baking sheet. Lightly butter the top side and sprinkle with garlic salt (optional). On the bottom half, layer a small thin slice of ham and top with a small thin slice of cheese.