In a large mixing bowl, combine light brown sugar with warm water. Sprinkle active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

Once the yeast is foamy, stir in vegetable oil and all-purpose flour. Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.

Grease a large bowl with butter, place the dough inside, cover, and let it rise for approximately 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

After rising, punch the dough down, divide into 24 pieces, and roll each into a stick. Let them rest on a greased baking sheet for 25 minutes.

In a pot, bring water to a gentle simmer and add baking soda. Keep it warm for the pretzel cooking process.

Boil each pretzel stick in the baking soda bath for about 30 seconds, turning halfway through.

Place the boiled pretzel sticks on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Preheat oven to 450°F and bake the pretzel sticks for about 10 minutes, until golden brown.