Mix all ingredients well and knead until smooth, elastic, and passes the window pane test

Place in a covered bowl and allow to rest overnight or for 8-12 hours at room temperature

Turn dough out onto a clean work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces, give or take

Using your hands, gently roll out each piece of dough to create a long rope shape about as thick as your thumb

Using a bench scraper or a knife, divide the rope into little bite sized pieces. The size or each bite can vary.

Cover dough and allow to rise for about an hour or until very puffy.

When your dough is almost done rising, bring a heavy bottomed pot to boil adding the baking soda and brown sugar.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Boil all of the pretzel bites for about 30 seconds and place on a lined baking sheet

Mix the egg wash and brush on each pretzel bite.

Add kosher salt, or your own topping of choice

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden

Enjoy immediately!