Pizza Pretzel Bites

Ingredients (14)

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 3 ounces unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
• Canola oil
• Pepperoni slices
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 5 quarts water
• 3/4 cup baking soda
• 1 whole egg
• Coarse sea salt
• Pizza sauce-for serving