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Pretzel Bites with Cheddar Cheese Sauce

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Directions:
Pretzel Bites:
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water and instant yeast. Whisk together.
Add the melted butter, brown sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
Fit the dough hook on the mixer and set to low speed. Gradually add 3 cups of flour, ½ cup at a time, until the mixture is combined and pulls away from the bowl’s sides.
Pro Tip: If dough remains sticky, add flour in ¼-cup increments until no longer sticky, and the dough bounces back when poked.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for 2 minutes and shape into a ball. Place the dough in a lightly greased large mixing bowl. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
While dough rests, bring a large pot of water and baking soda to a boil.
Cut the dough into six equal pieces. Roll each piece into 1-inch thick ropes and cut each rope into 1½-inch bites.
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Working in batches, add each piece of dough into the boiling water and cook for 20 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheets, spaced 1 inch apart.

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