Mix water/yeast. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes or until it is foamy.
Mix dry ingredients together. Slowly add water/yeast mixture and oil. Mix until a soft dough forms. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
Spray bowl with non stick cooking spray and return dough to bowl. Cover loosely with a towel and let raise until doubled, about an hour.
Make a bath for the pretzel rolls by combining the baking soda with hot water and stir until soda is mostly dissolved (it won't dissolve completely).
When dough is done with the first rise, separate into 16 balls, dip each roll in the baking soda bath and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Let rise in a warm spot for 35 minutes.
Bake at 425 degrees for 15-18 minutes, until GOLDEN brown on top.
Brush with melted butter.
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Notes
These can be baked and then frozen. Thaw on the counter the day you’d like to serve them with dinner.