Country Ham and Cheddar Pretzel Bites with Jalapeño Mustard

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 Newsoms or Bentons), divided
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped sharp Cheddar, divided
  • 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
  • Description

    Simultaneously Salty, Sharp, Spicy, And Sweet (in Other Words, Completely Irresistible), These Nuggets Are Chef Edward Lee's Way Of Saying, 'You...

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