• Water
• Light Brown Sugar
• Active Dry Yeast
• Unsalted Butter
• Kosher Salt
• All-purpose Flour
• Vegetable Oil
• Baking Soda
• Whole Egg
• Coarse Sea Salt
1
Combine ingredients for the dough and mix. Add salt and flour and mix. Remove the dough, place on a flat surface and knead into a ball.
2
Oil a bowl, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm spot until the dough doubles in size.
3
Boil water and add baking soda. Remove dough and place on a flat surface. Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope. Cut the dough into pretzel bites.
4
Boil in the water solution in batches. Remove and place pretzel bites on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with egg wash and season with salt.
5
Place into the oven and bake. Remove to a baking rack and let rest. Serve with cheese sauce.