Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites

Name: Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons warm water; 1 Tablespoon dark or light brown sugar; 1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast; 200 grams (about ¾ cup) sourdough discard (unfed, at room temperature); 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); 10 cups water; ⅔ cup baking soda; 1 egg yolk (beaten with 1 Tablespoon water to make an egg wash); flaky sea salt; everything bagel seasoning