Jalapeno Cheddar Pretzel Bites

Ingredients:

• 12 FL Oz Warm Water
• 1 Tbsp Sugar
• 2 Tsp Salt
• 1 Packet Instant Yeast
• 4 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 4 Tbsp Butter, Melted
• 1/3 Cup Jalapeno, Minced
• 1 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 10 Cups Water
• 2/3 Cup Baking Soda
• 1 Egg
• 1 Tbsp Milk
• 1 Tbsp Sprinkling Salt

Directions:

• In a bowl add water, sugar, salt, and yeast.
• Mix and let it still for 2 minutes.
• Add flour and butter, mixing until fully combined.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for few minutes.
• Add Jalapeno and cheese to the flour.
• Knead until fully combined.
• Transfer the dough to oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
• Let the dough double in size, about 50 minutes.
• In a large pot, heat up water and baking soda.
• In a small bowl mix egg and milk.
• Pre-heat oven to 450 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with oil.
• Transfer the dough to a floured surface and divide into 8 equal pieces.
• Roll Each portion into a rope and cut into 1 inch pieces.
• Once the baking soda water is boiling.
• Put the pieces in water and remove after 30 seconds.  
• Work in small batches so you don't over bath them.
• Transfer to baking sheet.
• Brush the egg mixture on each pretzel and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown. 
• Serve with dipping sauce.
• Mix 1/4 Cup honey, 1/4 Cup Spicy mustard and 1 Tbsp Siracha Sauce to make a spicy honey mustard dipping sauce.