1In a measuring cup, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes (skip if using instant yeast).
2In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour and salt.
3Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir for 15 big stirs.
4Do 10 cladottes (scoop and punch with your knuckles) to combine the dough. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
5Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth (or use a stand mixer on level 4 for 5 minutes).
6Shape the dough into a ball and place it into a bowl coated with olive oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place (oven with light on) until doubled in size.
7Divide the doubled dough into 8 or 12 pieces, depending on the size of bagels you want.
8Shape each piece into a ball and make a hole in the center using your thumbs.
9Place bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
10Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
11Boil 12 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
12Boil each bagel for 1 minute per side using a slotted spoon.
13Place boiled bagels on a greased baking sheet.
14Brush the bagels with an egg wash (1 raw egg, scrambled).
15Bake at 425 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.