Soft Pretzel Bites

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Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups (360g/ml) warm water (lukewarm; around 100°F (38°C) is great)
2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant or active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
1 Tablespoon brown sugar or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
3 and 3/4–4 cups (469–500g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for hands and work surface
topping: coarse salt/coarse sea salt
1/2 cup (120g) baking soda
9 cups (2.1L) water
spicy cheese sauce or your favorite mustard

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