Activate the Yeast: In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and kosher salt. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it foams.

Mix the Dough: Once the yeast is foamy, add all-purpose flour and melted butter. Mix until well combined, then knead for 4-5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First Rise: Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough inside and cover with plastic wrap. Allow it to rise for 50-55 minutes until doubled in size.

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 450°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Prepare the Boiling Solution: Boil 10 cups of water in a large pot, add baking soda carefully and stir until dissolved.

Shape the Pretzels: Punch down the dough, divide it into 8 pieces and roll into 24-inch ropes. Shape into pretzels and place on prepared sheets.

Boil the Pretzels: Immerse each pretzel in the boiling solution for 30 seconds, ensuring full submersion.

Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Brush boiled pretzels with egg wash, sprinkle with pretzel salt, and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden.

Prepare the Salsa Verde Cheese Dip: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then add milk. Mix in cheeses and salsa until melted and creamy.

Serve Warm: Serve the pretzels warm with the salsa verde cheese dip.