Activate the yeast

• Pour the warm water into a bowl.
• Stir in the sugar and yeast until dissolved.
• Set aside until the mixture starts to bubble.

Mix the dry ingredients

• Weigh the flour into a large bowl.
• Add the salt and stir to combine.

Make the dough

• Pour the bubbly yeast mixture into the dry ingredients.
• Mix until well combined, adding more warm water when needed.

Knead the dough

• Flour the countertop and turn out the dough.
• Knead until smooth and elastic.

Proof the dough

• Place the dough in a bowl and cover it.
• Let it proof until doubled in size.

Portion and shape the bagels

• Divide the dough into equal portions.
• Roll each portion against a damp countertop for traction until the outside is smooth.
• Shape each piece into a ring.

Rest the shaped bagels

• Cover the shaped bagels.
• Let them rest.

Boil the bagels

• Bring a pot of water to a boil and stir in the maple syrup.
• Boil each bagel on both sides.

Brush and top

• Brush the outsides of the boiled bagels with egg wash.
• Sprinkle with your favorite bagel toppings.

Bake

• Place the bagels on a baking tray.
• Bake at 220 °C (425 °F) until golden.