pizza pretzel bites

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 1/2 to 5 cups all purpose flour
• - canola oil
• - pepperoni slices, cut into small pieces
• - shredded mozzarella cheese
• 5 quarts water
• 3/4 cup baking soda
• 1 - whole egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
• - coarse sea salt
• - pizza sauce for dipping
• PIZZA SAUCE
• 1 6 ounces tomato paste
• 6 - fluid ounces warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 - of a onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt