In the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Stir in the honey. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Add 400-420 grams of flour (start with less and add more if needed) and the salt. Use the dough hook to knead the dough for about 3 minutes. It should come together, be tacky but not sticky and look smooth and elastic. If it is sticky add additional flour and mix for another minute.

Use immediately or let rest in the fridge (covered with plastic wrap) for up to 8 hours/overnight.

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F with your oven racks in the middle to highest position and place a small pan of water on the stove to boil. Use a fork to whisk one egg and 1 tbsp of water together in a small bowl.

Place dough on a lightly floured surface and divide into four pieces. Roll out each piece into a 12 inch long log that is about 1 inch thick. Cut each log into 12 pieces so you create 1x1 inch pretzel bites.

Once your water is boiling add 1/4-1/2 cup of baking soda to the water. Add slowly, it will foam up a lot!

Boil each pretzel bite, working in batches, for about 30 seconds. Use a slotted spot to remove them to parchment lined baking sheets.

Use a pastry brush to coat the pretzel bites with the egg wash (you won't use it all) and sprinkle with the coarse salt.

Bake for 8-10 minutes on upper racks until golden brown. Watch closely at the end as the bottoms can burn. Remove from parchment immediately and serve hot!