• Put dry yeast into hot water with a pinch of sugar and leave until it forms min 1" of foam.
• Mix flour with salt, malt flour, 1/2 tsp sugar and olive oil into the mixer and add the yeast solution.
• Mix well and then split into 8 equal portions and form a ball with each.
• Cover and refrigerate for about 18-24 hours and then let sit on the countertop for 2-3 hours to rise further before using.

Making Bagels

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil
• Add any fillings like dried onion, garlic, sesame seeds, etc. to your bagel dough and incorporate it into the dough by kneading the dough.
• Form it back into a ball and smooth out the dough as best you can. the smoother the dough, the smoother the bagel.
• Once in a ball, use your thumb to poke a hole and make it a pronounced hole.
• Place bagel into boiling water for 2 minutes.
• Take out and top with any toppings and then place on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
• Let cool for 10 minutes before using and slicing.