Bagels

1 1/4 cups Warm Water

2 tbs Sugar
1 1/2 tsp Salt
2 tbs Fresh Yeast (or 2 pkg instant yeast)
1 tsp malt powder
3 cups Bread Flour
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3 quarts Boiling water
2 tbs sugar
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1 egg white
toppings (poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sea salt, etc) 

Activate yeast in warm water with sugar and salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add malt powder and mix in flour. Let dough rest in a warm place for 30 minutes. Punch down and let rise again.

Boil water with sugar. 

Divide and shape dough. Cook in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle on topping.

Bake @375º for 20-25 minutes