Homemade Bagels – Grand Fete

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water
• 3-3/4 cups bread flour (15% protein or the highest available)
• 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 quarts water
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon cream
• Coarse sea salt
• Sesame seeds
• Poppy seeds
• Dried onion