Preheat oven to 450°F

Line baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.

Pour milk into the bowl of a stand mixer

Sprinkle yeast over top of milk

Add honey and stir

Allow yeast to bloom for 5-10 minutes until it is foamy

Add flour and salt to mixer

Knead for about 3 minutes until the dough comes together in one ball

Wash countertop (do not flour)

Place dough on countertop and form dough into a ball, cut into four pieces

Roll each quarter into an 20-24" strand and cut into pieces using a butter knife or dough cutter

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over medium high heat

Make egg wash with one egg and 2 T of water

Carefully, add baking soda to boiling water

Place dough bites into boiling water about 10-15 at a time

Remove with a slotted spoon after 30 seconds

Boil all pieces and place on parchment paper

Brush egg wash onto each one and sprinkle with coarse salt

Bake for 7-9 minutes until the tops are browned

If you do not have a stand mixer, mix the dough by hand with a spoon. Turn dough out onto floured counter top and knead for 3-5 minutes until dough is no longer sticky and proceed with directions.