# List of ingredients:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups bread flour, plus extra for dusting
02 - 2¼ teaspoons instant dry yeast
03 - 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1¼ cups warm water (approximately 105°F)
→ Poaching Water
06 - 8 cups water
07 - 1 tablespoon baking soda
08 - 1 tablespoon sugar
→ Toppings (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
10 - 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
11 - 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
12 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash; optional)
# How to make it:
01 - In a large bowl, mix bread flour, instant dry yeast, fine sea salt, and granulated sugar together.
02 - Add warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough begins to form.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and allow it to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the risen dough and cut into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, poke a hole through the center with your finger, and gently stretch to form bagels.
06 - Arrange shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rest for 15 minutes.
07 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
08 - Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot, then add baking soda and sugar.
09 - Gently place 2 to 3 bagels at a time into the simmering water and boil each side for 45 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and return to the baking sheet.
10 - Brush bagels with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with chosen toppings, or brush with water for a vegan option.
11 - Bake bagels in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
