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Combine Water, Yeast and Brown Sugar. Let Yeast sit for 15 - 30 minutes or until it gets foamy
In a Large bowl add flour, Salt, Oil and yeast mixture.
Knead the dough until all the flour is combined ... DO NOT ADD MORE LIQUID!!!!
When dough is together, not necessarily smooth, put in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it sit until it doubles in size (~ 1 hour)
DO NOT PUNCH DOWN THE DOUGH after it rises!
Cut the dough into pieces 4 oz (110-125 g) pieces, roll them into 36 inch long ropes, cross the ends twice to form a twist, and press the ends down.
Mix Baking Soda with enough water to dip both sides of the pretzels and set on a parchment lined cookie sheet
Brush the Pretzels with Egg wash (1 tablespoon warm water per egg) and top with course salt.
Bake at 450° Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes until golden brown, then brush with melted butter