Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• ½ Tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 quarts water
• Vegetable oil
• 1 whole egg
• 1 package active dry yeast
• ½ cup milk
• ½ Tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 ounces unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• Coarse sea salt
• 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 ounces Cheddar cheese