Macaroni Cheese Pretzel Bites with Bacon

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

envelope Red Star Platinum yeast (2 1/4)

1 1/2 cups

warm water

5 cups

all purpose flour

1/2 tsp

salt

1 cup

finely grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 1/2 lb

pre-made macaroni and cheese

slices cooked bacon (chopped into fine crumbles)

3 qt

water

3/4 cup

baking soda

large egg

For The Cheese Dipping Sauce:

1 1/4 cups

grated cheddar

1/2 cup

beer

1 tbsp

flour

1/2 tbsp

Dijon mustard

6 tbsp

milk

Salt and black pepper