Combine flour with salt.

Add 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses to yeast and water then combine with dry ingredients.

Combine ingredients until a dough is formed then place on counter and knead for 8 to 10 minutes.

Cover dough and allow to rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

For the bagel bath, bring water to a rolling boil in a pot then add blackstrap molasses.

Portion dough into 6-8 pieces then form into tight dough balls.

Use index finger to make a hole in the dough ball then spin around to form bagel.

Place two at a time into bagel bath and allow to cook for 90 seconds or up to 2 minutes.

Once they begin to float, remove them and place on a rack.

Dip bagels into egg wash then top with sesame seeds or zaatar spice blend *optional

Place on a tray then bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.

At the 12 minute mark, flip tray around in the oven to allow for even baking.

Once finished baking, place them on a cooling rack for at least 10 minutes.

Enjoy!