Pumpkin Spice Bagels

Combine the dough ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order as directed by the machine manufacturer.

Start the dough cycle on the machine. Remove the dough from the machine after the first knead, usually around 20-30 minutes in to the cycle.

Place the dough on a floured surface and divide into 8 equal-sized balls.

Gently press your thumb through the middle of each ball and stretch the dough into a bagel shape.

Place the bagels in a draft-free spot to rise for 20-25 minutes.

While the bagels are rising, bring the water and sugar to a boil in a large pot and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet by sprinkling it with cornmeal.

When the bagels have risen, drop 2-3 bagels at a time into the boiling water. Cook each for 1-2 minutes per side (turn with a slotted spoon).

Remove the bagels and place on a cooling rack. Let cool for one minute then brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.

Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.