Bring water to boil, add salt and baking soda one tablespoon at a time. Soda foams up when added so only add in small increments.
Drop several balls of dough at a time in to the water bath. Cook for 30 seconds then turn and cook an additional 30 seconds. Remove dough with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Using a sharp knife, scissors or lame cut ½” deep crosses in the center of the rolls. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake the buns for 25 – 30 minutes or until they are a deep-dark brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Add the baking soda to the boiling water a Tablespoon at a time. The soda foams up when added.
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