Jalapeño Cheddar Soft Pretzels

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) Platinum Yeast from Red Star instant yeast (1 standard packet)
• 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (lukewarm around 100°F (38°C))
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 3 and 3/4—4 cups (469–500g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for hands and work surface
• 1/2 cup (120g) baking soda
• 9 cups (2.13L) water
• 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, melted
• 4 -5 jalapeños, sliced
• coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
• 1.5 -2 cups (188-250g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese