Bake in preaheated oven to 200 degrees C until dark golden brown in colour, about 20 minutes.
Don't rush to remove too early - they have to have a darker brown colour, this is how you make sure they are crispy on the outside.
While the first 4 pretzels are baking, repeat with the next 4: shape, boil, brush and decorate, using a different baking sheet.