Pour 1 ½ cups of warm water into a mixing bowl and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast. Let sit until frothy.

Combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl. Add the yeast mixture, ¼ cup of sugar, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until rough dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm area for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough, divide into 8 pieces, roll into 18-inch ropes, and shape into pretzels.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil a pot of water and stir in ½ cup of baking soda.

Dip each pretzel in boiling water for 30 seconds, then place on parchment-lined baking sheets.

Brush each pretzel with beaten egg, then sprinkle with a mixture of ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.

Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.