Whole Wheat Bagels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. yeast
1 c. water
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. salt
2 3/4 c. whole wheat flour
2 qt. water

Preparation

Sprinkle yeast over warm water.
Stir in honey, salt and 1 1/4 cups flour.
Beat until smooth.
Stir in remaining flour.
Knead for 10 minutes on floured surface.
Cover.
Let raise until double, about 15 minutes.
Punch down and divide into 8 equal portions.
Shape each piece into a smooth ball; punch hole into center and pull gently to enlarge hole and make uniform shape. Let raise 20 minutes.