Combine beer, sugar, salt and heat to just warm - not hot or it will kill your yeast - remove from heat

Stir in yeast and let sit 5-7 minutes - until foamy

Add butter and beer mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook

Turn mixer on low and gradually add flour one cup at a time until combined

Add vegetable oil to a bowl and turn to coat

Transfer the dough to the bowl and turn to coat all sides

Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour

Separate dough into 8 equal pieces

Working with one piece at a time, roll out into about 18 inch pieces with your hands and cut into 1 inch pieces

Transfer all pieces to a large parchment lined baking sheet

In a large pot, combine 9 cups of water and 2/3 cup baking soda and bring to a boil

Working in batches, drop the pieces of dough into the boiling water for 30 to 45 seconds, remove from water, and return to baking sheet

Preheat oven to 450

Combine egg and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl and beat lightly

Using a pastry brush, coat the top of each piece of dough with the egg wash

Sprinkle salt on top of each piece

Bake 12 - 14 minutes or until golden brown