Warm the milk slightly, crumble the yeast into it, add a teaspoon of sugar, and let it proof for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the proofed yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
Add the bourbon to the dough and knead well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, divide it into 12 equal portions and shape them into pretzel shapes.
Place the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them proof for an additional 15 minutes.
Brush the pretzels with beaten egg, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. This gives the pretzels a delicious, spiced flavor and a beautiful golden-brown color.
Bake the pretzels in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the pretzels cool on a wire rack and serve. The aroma of bourbon and the cinnamon sugar create a perfect pairing.
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