Bagels

lukewarm, 105 to 110 degrees

available in health food stores and some well-stocked supermarkets, an equal volume of molasses is a passable substitute, but won’t impart the traditional malty flavor

packet

or use 6 cups bread flour and 1 2 cup whole-wheat flour, plus more for kneading

or 1 tablespoon/17 grams Morton kosher salt

for greasing the baking sheets

plus more as needed

optional