In a large bowl, combine sugar, yeast, and salt in 1½ cup of warm water for 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and knead dough until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in another bowl that is well oiled and cover with cloth to let it rise for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Lightly flour a clean flat surface. Place dough on surface and begin to pat down to flatten and then cut dough into 12 even pieces.
Clean up flour from surface and wipe down with a damp cloth or paper towel. This will create a moist surface to roll dough. Keep a small bowl of water near to make sure hands stay moist.
Roll each piece starting in the middle and working outward into long rope about ¾ inch diameter. Cut rope into small bite size pieces.
Combine baking soda and 2 cups of warm water into a small bowl to dissolve.
Dip dough pieces into baking soda solution and place pieces on a greased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle kosher salt over each piece and bake for 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
Remove pretzels from oven and dip each pretzel in melted butter and enjoy!
