Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites with Bacon - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115°F)
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds pre-made macaroni and cheese
• 8 slices cooked bacon (chopped into fine crumbles)
• 3 quarts water (for pretzel bath)
• 3/4 cup baking soda (for pretzel bath)
• 1 large egg (whisked (for egg wash))
• 1 1/4 cups grated cheddar
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 6 tablespoons milk
• Salt and black pepper to taste