Grease cookie sheet/pan, set aside

Mix water, yeast, and sugar, let stand for 10 mins until bubbly

Mix flour, salt and sugar in a bowl, pour in yeast mixture and oil, mix and knead to form a dough

Let rest, covered, for 1 H.

Divide dough into portions, roll into ropes and shape into pretzels knots

In a bowl, mix soda and hot water

Dip pretzel knots into baking soda solution

Place on cookie sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt

Bake on preheated 450 F, for 10-12 mins