SOURDOUGH PRETZEL BITES

1. Mix warm water, salt, brown sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 mins until yeast foams.
2. Add flour and sourdough discard to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. Slowly add melted butter and knead the dough until smooth (3-5 mins).
4. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Divide the doubled dough into 8 pieces, roll into ropes, cut, and form into balls.
6. Preheat oven to 475º; boil water with baking soda.
7. Boil dough balls for 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.
8. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with salt or seasoning.
9. Bake for 10 mins or until golden.