Papa Drexler's Bavarian Pretzels

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Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 ⅓ cups water
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons baking soda
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt, or to taste