Step 1

Combine the flour, salt, sugar, yeast and warm water in a medium bowl then knead the dough for about ten minutes until soft and smooth.

Step 2

Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Once the dough has risen, preheat the oven to 230°C degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4

On a lightly floured counter top, divide the dough into eight pieces and roll each piece in to a long rope then shape each rope in to a pretzel.

Step 5

In a bowl mix together the baking soda and water and heat in the microwave until warm then dip each pretzel into the water and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Sprinkle the pretzels with salt and let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Bake the pretzels for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.