Activate the yeast

• Mix the warm water, sugar and active dry yeast in a bowl.
• Let it sit until a thin layer of foam forms on top.

Make the dough

• Add the flour and salt to the mixing bowl, then pour in the yeast mixture.
• Knead with the dough hook until the dough comes together.

Finish kneading by hand

• Knead by hand for a couple of minutes until you have a smooth dough ball.

First rise

• Grease a large bowl with olive oil and spread it evenly.
• Add the dough, cover, and let it rest until doubled in size.

Shape the bagels

• Punch the air out of the dough and turn it out onto a work surface.
• Reshape into a ball and cut into eight equal parts.
• Roll each part into a ball, poke a hole through the center and shape into a ring, then place on parchment paper.

Second rise

• Cover the shaped bagels and let them rest.

Boil the bagels

• Boil each bagel, then flip and boil again.
• Transfer them directly onto parchment paper.

Egg wash and toppings

• Brush the bagels with egg wash.
• Add toppings if you like: jalapeño, cheddar or everything seasoning, or leave them plain.

Bake

• Bake at 200 °C until golden.