Homemade Bagels

Homemade Bagels
Homemade bagels. Ryan Szulc
Epoch Times Staff
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Easier than you’d think! More delicious than any you’ll know! These bagels are a cross between a slightly sweet and chewy Montreal style and a petite, light Toronto Gryfe’s bagel. In other words, they’re the best of both worlds.
Makes 12
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 (1/4-ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1/2 cup honey, divided
  • Drizzle of vegetable oil
  • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
  • 1/4 cup sesame or poppy seeds