Sprinkle yeast in water in mixing bowl, and stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, and stir to dissolve. Add flour and knead dough until smooth and elastic. Let rise at least 1/2 hour.
While dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath with the 2 cups warm water and baking soda. Be certain to stir often.
After dough has risen, pinch off bits of dough and roll into a long rope(about 1/2 inch or less thick) and shape. Dip pretzel into soda solution and place on greased baking sheet. Allow pretzel to rise again. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter. Add any other toppings you want!
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