Dough

1. Into a bowl add 1 & 1/2 cups of warm water along with the yeast and sugar. Whisk until everything is dissolved. Let it sit for 5-7 mins until you see the yeast foaming.
2. Next add the salt and bread flour. Mix everything together until the dough starts to look a bit shaggy.
3. Transfer the dough onto a clean surface or a silicone mat and start kneading the dough. If the dough still looks dry after kneading it and doesn’t form together add 1 tbsp at a time from that reserved 1/2 cup water.
4. After the dough has been kneaded, place back in the bowl and drizzle some oil on top and cover with a tea towel or lid. Let the dough double in size which takes 30mins -1 hr.
5. Once the dough is doubled, divided into 8 pieces and roll out each ball. Roll out each ball  into a long thick strip and wrap in a circle pinch the ends together to form a bagel shape.

Baking Soda Bath

1. Into a large pot bring water to a boil and add the baking soda and honey. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 400F
3. Add 2 bagels at a time into the baking soda bath and boil for 1 minute on each side. Remove from the bath and place on the baking sheet.

Baking

1. In a bowl, whisk the egg and milk until it’s well incorporated.
2. Brush the egg wash onto the bagels and top with your favorite toppings.
3. Bake for 20 – 24 mins until the bagels are golden brown and crispy on top.