1. Feed starter during the day
2. Mix starter, water, honey, salt, and flour in mixer for about 10 minutes on low
3. Cover dough and let rise overnight (8 – 12 hours)
4. Divide into 8 – 10 pieces and poke hole to shape bagel
5. Cover bagels and allow to rise agin for 1 – 4 hours
6. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
7. Bring the water, baking soda, sugar to a boil in a large pot
8. Boil bagels (3 – 4 at a time) for 1 minute on each side
9. Remove bagels and dry on a wire rack, top with desired toppings
10. Bake bagels on parchment-lined pan for 20 – 25 minutes

Pretzel Bites

To make pretzel bites, follow steps 1 – 3 above:

1. Divide dough into 6 pieces and roll into a rope
2. Cut rope into 2″ bites
3. Cover and let bites rise for about 1 hour
4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
5. Bring the water, baking soda, sugar to a boil in a large pot
6. Boil a handful of bites at a time for 15 – 20 seconds, removing to a wire rack
7. Cover with an eggwash and sprinkle with kosher salt
8. Bake 15 – 20 minutes on parchment lined baking sheet