Heat water and beer until 100-110 degrees. Pour into a bowl with sugar and salt. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy.
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Add flour and melted butter. Knead to make a smooth and elastic dough. You can use a stand mixer or knead by hand. Cover and allow to rise.
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Evenly divide the pretzel dough into small balls. Flatten the ball and spoon the chorizo and Gouda in the middle of the dough.
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To seal each pretzel bite, fold the edges like a present. Pinch the seams and roll in between your palms to make sure the dough ball is well-sealed.
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Drop the sealed pretzel dough balls into the boiling water and baking soda for 30 seconds. Move to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
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Beat an egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water and brush it over the boiled pretzel dough balls. Sprinkle with salt. Bake until the pretzels turn golden.
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Your next party isn't complete with a tray of these chorizo-stuffed pretzel bites. They're guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!