How do you make bagels?

To make bagels, you will need the following ingredients:

• Active dry yeast

• Sugar

• Warm water

• Salt

• All-purpose flour

• Optional toppings (e.g. sesame seeds, poppy seeds, salt, etc.)

Steps to make bagels:

1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let stand for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast.

2. In a large bowl, mix salt and flour together.

3. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.

4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

5. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

6. Preheat oven to 425°F.

7. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.

8. Using your thumb, make a hole in the center of each ball and stretch the dough to form a bagel shape.

9. Place bagels on a lined baking sheet and brush with egg wash.

10. Sprinkle with toppings if desired.

11. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bagels are golden brown.

12. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy your fresh, homemade bagels!