Poppy Seed Bagel

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water

• 2 teaspoons sugar

• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon Hasho Poppy Seeds (for the dough)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 tablespoon Hasho Poppy Seeds (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.

2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil.

3. Stir until a dough forms, then knead for about 10 minutes.

4. Cover the dough and let rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

6. Punch down the dough, divide it into 8 portions, and shape each into a bagel.

7. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and carefully drop the bagels in, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side.

8. Place the bagels on a baking sheet and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of Hasho Poppy Seeds.

9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.