Soft Pretzel Bites with Mustard Cheese Dip

Name: Soft Pretzel Bites with Mustard Cheese Dip
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups bread flour (substitute all purpose flour); 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon non-diastatic malt powder (optional for flavor); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (room temperature ); 2 teaspoons instant yeast; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons baking soda (for boiling); pretzel salt (for topping); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional )