1 T sugar
1 T brown sugar
1.5 T yeast
1 T butter
1 t salt
4 c flour
.5 c baking soda
1 T brown sugar
Water
Proof yeast with warm water and brown/white sugars. Add butter, salt, and flour. Mix with dough hook until mixed, kneaded, and pulled away from the edges. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise til doubled.
Dump out dough and divide into 8 pieces. Roll into strips and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Boil water with baking soda and brown sugar. Use a big pot. Drop pieces into water about 8 at a time. Let boil 15-20 seconds. Lift out with a slotted spoon and place on a baking tray with parchment paper. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter.