Name: Soft Pretzel Bites
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups (300ml) warm water, plus 9 more cups for step 5; 1 packet Red Star Platinum instant yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 Tablespoon (8g) packed light brown sugar; 1 Tablespoon (15g) unsalted butter, previously melted and not scorching hot; 3.75 - 4.25 cups (470- 530g) all-purpose flour + more for the counter surface (spoon & leveled); 1/2 cup baking soda; 1 large egg, beaten; coarse sea salt for sprinkling; Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce for serving