"These pretzel bites are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, and they don't require lye. We also have a recipe for a spicy cheese dip to serve on the side...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature, plus more for greasing
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1 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
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1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
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3 1/4 cups (or more) unbleached bread flour
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1/2 cup cold pilsner-style beer
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/4 cup baking soda
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Vegetable oil (for greasing)
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1 large egg
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Coarse kosher salt, pretzel salt, everything seasoning, paprika, caraway seeds, and/or poppy seeds (for topping)
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Spicy Cheddar Cheese Spread and/or mustard (for serving)