Preparations:

• Place all the ingredients into a mixer bowl. Mix with dough hook for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the dough to workbench or silicone mat. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.
• Roll each ball into a long sausage about 25 cm long (see video) wrap the dough around your hand to form the bagel. Squeeze the bagel where the ends join together and roll between your hand and the silicone mat in a back-and-forth motion to smooth and seal the join.
• Alternatively, push your thumb through the centre of each ball and using your fingers gently widen the hole while gently stretching the dough to shape the bagel.
• Transfer to a lined baking tray. Cover with a silicone mat and allow to rest in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Brush the bagels with a little water or egg yolk and sprinkle with extra parmesan or garlic granules. Season with salt flakes if preferred.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and lightly golden. Leave to cool on baking trays. Serve filled with your favourite fillings.