INGREDIENTS
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For the pretzels:
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1 1/2 cups warm water
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) instant yeast
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3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
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2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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4 1/2 to 5 cups (562.5 to 625 grams) all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup baking soda
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1 whole egg
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Coarse sea salt
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Cinnamon Sugar:
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2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melte
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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For the cheese sauce:
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 cup whole milk
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8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper