New York Bagels - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 3 cups bread flour, divided
• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 cup water (120-130º F; very warm, but not too hot to touch)
• 2 quarts water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (brown sugar or molasses can be substituted)
• 1 large egg white (slightly beaten)
• 1/4 cup Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or your favorite flavors