Country Ham and Cheddar Pretzel Bites with Jalapeño Mustard - German Recipe | RecipeTable.net

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
• divided
• 1/4 cup warm water (110-115°F)
• 1 cup warm milk (110-115°F)
• 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely chopped country ham (3 oz; preferably Newsom's or Benton's)
• 1/3 cup finely chopped sharp Cheddar
• 6 cups water
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded fresh jalapeños
• 1 tablespoon mild honey
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter
• melted
• 1 to 2 tablespoons pretzel salt or coarse salt