Jumbo Pretzel Rolls

1. In a large bowl, combine water, yeast and sugar. Allow to sit for 10 minutes until foamy. 2. Add salt, melted butter, and 4 cups of flour. Mix until combined. 3. Knead in the remaining half cup of flour, and form into a ball. 4. Place dough in greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm spot for an hour. 5. Punch down the dough and divide into 9 sections. Shape the dough sections into small balls. Place on a greased cookie sheet and allow to rise again for 30 minutes. 6. While the rolls are rising, heat 2 quarts of water in a pan on the stove. Slowly add the baking soda and bring to a rolling boil. Also preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 7. Poach the dough balls by dropping 3 at a time into the water. Poach for 30 seconds on one side, then flip them and poach for 30 more seconds. 8. Place the dough balls back on the cookie sheet. Brush completely with the beaten egg. 9. Sprinkle with salt and sesame seeds. 10. Make two cuts in the rolls to form an "X." 11. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. 12. Serve warm and enjoy!