Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast (1 package)
3 oz. unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
Enough vegetable oil to coat a large bowl
3 qt. water
1/2 cup baking soda
1 whole egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. cold water (+1 Tbsp. melted butter, opt.)
Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt
½ Tbsp. unsalted butter
½ Tbsp. all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt, pepper, & paprika (to taste)
Preparation