Step 1

Mix Water, Yeast, Sugar and wait for 3- 5 mins

Step 2

Mix bread flour with the salt in a large bowl and add the yeast mixture.

Step 3

Knead it until the dough becomes smooth (about 10-15mins). Place dough in a bowl, cover and let rise 30mins.

Step 4

After rising punch down and divide dough into 4-6 balls. Allow to rest for 5 minutes and cover by plastic.

Step 5

Shape bagel and let it rest for 5mins.

Step 6

Add 500ml of water mix 20g honey to boil.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 200 ℃.

Step 8

1. Lower heat under water for it to be simmering.
2. Drop 2 or 3 bagels at a time into the water for about 30 seconds, turning each once.

Step 9

Drain and place on greased baking sheets.

Step 10

Bake for 15 – 18 minutes, turning once for even browning. Bagels are done when they are golden brown and shiny.