In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the warm water, salt, and sugar. Add the yeast, and let rest for 5 minutes until yeast starts to foam.

Add flour and oil to the bowl and mix well to form a dough. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes to form a smooth dough.

Put the dough back in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap to rest in a warm place for at least 10 minutes, up to 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

Cut dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a thin rope about 20 inches long. Bring the two ends together to form a circle, then twist the ends together once. Fold the twisted ends up over the top of the circle to form a pretzel shape.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add baking soda. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds per side.

Transfer pretzels to a wire rack and brush the tops with the egg wash, then sprinkle with salt.

Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.