Honey Whole Wheat Bagels

Honey Whole Wheat Bagels

4 to 4 1/2 c. Whole Wheat Flour
1 pkg Yeast (2 1/4 t.)
1 1/2 c. Warm Water (if you put your finger in and it hurts, it’s too hot and will kill your yeast)
3 T. Honey + 1 T. Honey
1 t. Sea Salt

Stir together 2 cups of the flour, the salt and the yeast. Add in the warm water and 3 T. honey. Gradually add in the remaining flour. Dump it out and knead the flour in until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it take a nap for about 10 minutes. 

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. Lay it onto a buttered cookie sheet or baking stone. Continue until all the bagels are formed. Let them sit until your timer goes off. After your 20 minute timer goes off, turn the broiler on in your oven. Broil your bagels for 2 minutes on each side. 

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. 

Bake at 375 ° for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Slice these, toast them, then slather them with butter or cream cheese for breakfast….oh my goodness.