Yes You Can Bagels | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer)
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 (1/4-ounce) packets active dry yeast
• 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
• 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
• 1/2 cup lightly sauteed minced yellow onions (about 2 teaspoons per bagel)
• 2 tablespoons poppyseeds (about 1/2 teaspoon per bagel)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (about 1/2 teaspoon per bagel)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (about 1/4 teaspoon per bagel)