YUMMY

I LOVE bagels. They are SO GOOD. YUMMY. So it was time for us to attempt to make our own. That way we know what's in them and we know they're healthy. These are healthy bagels but they are still quite delish!
Honey Whole Wheat Bagels

source: heavenlyhomemakers.com

Ingredients

• 4  to 4 1/2  c whole wheat flour
• 1 pkg yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
• 1 1/2 c warm water
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 3 T honey 
• Water + 1 T honey

For CINNAMON RAISIN Bagel:

• 1 T cinnamon
• 1 1/4 c raisins

For EVERYTHING Bagel:

• 4 tsp dried garlic
• 4 tsp dried onion
• 4 tsp poppy seeds
• 4 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 tsp kosher salt 

For CINNAMON SUGAR Bagel:

• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. cinammon

Directions

1. Stir together 2 cups of the flour, the salt and the yeast.  Add in the warm water and 3 Tablespoons honey.  Gradually add in the remaining flour. 

**If you are going to blend anything into your dough, now is the time to add it! Such as cinnamon raisin or blueberries.

1. Dump out  dough and knead the flour until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
2. Divide the dough into twelve equal parts. Set a timer for 20 minutes. Begin shaping each piece of dough into a nice ball.  Stick your finger in the middle of the ball and pull it apart to create about a 2 inch hole.   
3. Lay it onto a buttered cookie sheet or baking stone. Continue until all the bagels are formed. Let them sit until your 20 minute timer goes off. 
4. Turn the broiler on in your oven. Broil your bagels for 2 minutes on each side.
5. Meanwhile bring a big pot of water to a boil.  Stir in the remaining 1 T. honey. Put 4-6 bagels into the water, turn down the heat and simmer for seven minutes, turning the bagels over once during that time. Continue to boil your bagels until they are all done.  Let them drain on a towel for 1-2 minutes.

 **If adding toppings brush with egg wash and sprinkle with toppings on both sides now.

1. Bake at 375 ° for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.