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In a measuring cup, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in the 1 1/4 cups warm water.
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Set aside (mixture should become foamy; if it doesnt toss it out and try again).
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In the bowl of a stand mixture fitted with a dough hook (or a large bowl), combine the flour, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
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Pour yeast mixture and 2 Tablespoons of melted butter in the bowl.
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Turn on mixer and knead for 6-8 minutes or until the dough is smooth (or use your hands and knead for the same amount of time).
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Spray a large bowl with nonstick cooking spray.
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Remove dough from bowl and shape into a ball and place dough into the sprayed bowl.
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Cover with a clean towel and let rise until it doubles in size, or about an hour.
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Towards the end of the rising period, preheat oven to 450 degrees F and prepare baking sheets by spraying with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups hot water and baking soda.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites and 2 Tablespoons of melted butter.
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After the dough has risen, punch down the dough and knead with hands for about a minute.
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Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
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Pick your shape and size and form using all the dough.
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Dip the pieces in the baking soda water and place on baking sheet.
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Brush all pretzel bites with egg whites and remaining (cooled) melted butter then sprinkle with kosher salt.
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Bake for 7-8 minutes or until browned.
