Soft Pretzel Bites

Bahan-bahan (5 porsi)

• 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