Jalapeño Cheddar Pretzel Bites | Midwest Mash

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 envelope active dry yeast
• 22 ounces all-purpose flour
• 2 ounces unsalted butter (melted)
• vegetable oil ((for coating the bowl))
• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg yolk + 1 Tbsp water ((for brushing onto pretzels))
• coarse salt ((for sprinkling on pretzels))
• 30 jarred jalapeño slices
• 1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese ((~3/4 an 8 oz block))