Activate the yeast

• Pour the warm water into a bowl.
• Stir in the yeast and sugar until dissolved.
• Let the mixture sit until foamy.

Make the dough

• Combine the bread flour and kosher salt in a large bowl.
• Pour in the yeast mixture and stir to form a dough.

Knead the dough

• Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.

First rise

• Place the dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat.
• Cover and let it rise until doubled in size.

Punch down and rest

• Punch down the risen dough.
• Let it rest before shaping.

Shape the bagels

• Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
• Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center and stretch it into a ring.

Second rest

• Place the shaped bagels on a greased baking sheet.
• Cover with a damp paper towel and let them sit.

Boil the bagels

• Add the maple syrup to a pot of boiling water.
• Drop in the bagels and boil once they float, turning once.

Egg wash and toppings

• Transfer the boiled bagels to a greased baking dish.
• Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with your toppings.

Bake

• Bake the bagels in the oven at 425 °F until golden.