Activate the yeast

• Warm the heavy cream and water in a bowl.
• Stir in the dried yeast, sugar and salt.
• Cover and let it sit.

Make the dough

• Add the eggs, melted butter and flour.
• Mix and knead into a smooth dough.

Let the dough rise

• Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled.

Shape the pretzels

• Divide the dough and roll it into long ropes.
• Shape each rope into a pretzel knot and place on the baking tray.

Prepare the egg wash

• Whisk the egg with a splash of milk.

Brush and top

• Brush the pretzels with the egg wash.
• Sprinkle with sea salt.

Bake

• Bake at 180 °C until golden.