VARIATIONS

ONION BAGELS

Omit the seeds; top with 2½ tablespoons onion flakes and the sea salt in step 6.

BLUEBERRY ORANGE BAGELS

Add 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind and ¾ cup frozen blueberries with flour in step 1. Omit seeds and salt; sprinkle with 2½ tablespoons white sugar.

CINNAMON SULTANA BAGELS

Add 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon and ½ cup sultanas with flour in step 1. Omit seeds and salt; sprinkle with 2½ tablespoons white sugar.