Whole Wheat Mini Everything Bagels

These bagels are so incredibly delicious that I fear I might be addicted. But in order to make them you really need to carve out an afternoon because they are time consuming. They're not hard to make but you need to allow for rising time, boiling time, and baking time. I served this recently to friends and they were impressed (I think, I hope some of them are reading this now and agreeing with me).

I made 20 mini bagels with this recipe

Calories per bagel: 103.50

Bonus per bagel: Total fat 1.17, Carbs 10.2, Sugars 2.02, Fiber 1.45, protein 3.68

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup warm water (let your faucet get hot, you want it warmer than your body temp)
4 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast (it's two packets worth)
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 cups bread flour
1 1/2- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Toppings: dried garlic, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, kosher salt


Method:
1. Dissolve sugar in water and add yeast. Let stand until the mixture bubbles, a few minutes
2. Meanwhile, sift together the bread flour, 1 ½ c of the whole wheat flour, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture. Stir to combine. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, adding extra whole wheat flour as needed.
3. Place dough in a large, greased bowl. Cover and set in a warm place- let rise until doubled size, about an hour.
4. Divide dough into small pieces (a mini bagel size). Shape each into a ball and allow to relax for a few minutes.
5. Flatten each round with the palm of your hand. Then use your thumb to create a hole in the center, pull the hole open. Cover bagels with a kitchen towel and let rest for about 10 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 400.
7. Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil and add 1 T of sugar. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Put 2-3 bagels at a time in to the simmering water for about 30 seconds, turning once. Drain and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with toppings. Using a spatula or your fingers- flip bagels over and repeat with egg wash and toppings. Bake for 30-35 mins or until browned.