Combine 1 cup warm water, yeast and ½ tsp granulated sugar, in the bowl of a stand mixer.

Whisk to dissolve and allow to rest 10 minutes.

Fit the mixer with whisk attachment and mix in remaining granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil and salt.

Slowly add in bread flour and mix until well blended on low.

Switch to the hook attachment and slowly add in all-purpose flour to begin kneading the dough.

Knead mixture on low speed until smooth an elastic, adding up to an additional ¼ cup flour as needed.

Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp dish towel and allow to rest in a warm place until doubled in size.

After an hour, punch dough down and divide into 6 equal portions.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Cover the ones you aren't currently rolling loosely with plastic wrap or damp towel.

Roll each portion into a rope about 16-20 -inches long.

Cut into bite size pieces (about 1 ¼-inches each).

Pour hot water and baking soda into a mixing bowl and whisk to dissolve.

Lightly spray parchment lined baking sheet with non stick spray.

Using a slotted spoon, dip several pieces of dough into the water mixture, then lift and allow excess water to drip off, place on parchment lined baking sheet.

Repeat process working in batches and using two baking sheets.

Bake in preheated oven 8 - 11 minutes until tops are nicely golden brown.

Remove from oven and using a slotted spoon, dip into melted butter, toss to evenly coat then lift and shake off excess.

Toss in cinnamon sugar or place all bites in a large bowl, pour melted butter and cinnamon sugar mix into the bowl, cover with top and shake.