Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and brown sugar. Sprinkle active dry yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Make Dough: Add melted butter and fine sea salt to the yeast mixture, then gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes.

Proof Dough: Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Shape and Boil: Punch down the dough, shape into bites, preheat oven to 400°F. Boil pretzel bites in water with baking soda for 30 seconds each side.

Bake: Place bites on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with pretzel salt, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Finish: Brush warm pretzel bites with additional melted butter and allow to cool slightly before serving.