Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip

INGREDIENTS

For the pretzel bites:

2 1/4 tsp

active dry yeast (1 pack)

1 1/2 cups

warm water (110-115 degrees)

1 tbsp

sugar

2 tsp

salt

4 1/2 cups

flour

4 tbsp

butter (melted)

7 cups

water

10 tbsp

baking soda

egg

coarse sea salt

For the beer cheese dip:

2 tbsp

butter

3 tbsp

all purpose flour

1/2 cup

milk (divided)

1/2 cup

beer (a lager, like Tecate Light)

1 tsp

mustard

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1 tsp

paprika

12 oz

sharp cheddar cheese (grated)