Pretzel Rolls

In a saucepan, melt milk and butter to 110 F, butter will only partially meltAdd yeast and brown sugarI mixed this dough by hand, adding everything to the sauce pan, you can transfer to a bowl and use a mixer if you preferStir in salt and 2 cups flour, beat for 3 minutesAdd enough of the remaining flour to make a soft doughKnead on a floured surface until the dough is smoothPlace in a greased bowl, turn to oil all of the doughCover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.Preheat oven to 400 FHeat 3 quarts water with baking soda, bring to a boilPunch dough down and divide into 8 equal piecesRoll each piece into a smooth ballBoil each piece for 2 minutes, turning after 1 minuteRemove the rolls loaves using a slotted spoon and place on a greased baking sheetBeat egg and 1 teaspoon water, use a pastry brush to to paint the rolls with the egg washSprinkle each rolls with a pinch of coarse saltWith a very sharp knife, gently cut a cross in the top each each rollBake for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 350 FBake 10 - 12 minutes until the rolls are evenly browned