# What You'll Need:
→ For the Bagels
01 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder
04 - 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
05 - 1¼ cups warm water
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ For Boiling
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 2 quarts water
→ For the Fluffy Yogurt Dip
10 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain 2% or full fat
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of sea salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, bread flour, protein powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute protein powder evenly throughout dry mixture.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir honey into warm water until completely dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the honey water and allow to sit undisturbed for 5 minutes until slightly foamy, indicating yeast activation.
03 - Add the yeast mixture to dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8 to 10 minutes until dough becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
04 - Place kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center with your thumb and gently stretch into a bagel ring shape with a 2-inch center hole.
06 - Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined tray, cover lightly with a cloth, and let rest for 10 minutes.
07 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
08 - Bring 2 quarts of water to a gentle boil in a large pot. Stir in 1 tablespoon honey and maintain a rolling simmer.
09 - Working in batches to avoid crowding, carefully place bagels into simmering water. Boil for 1 minute on each side, then remove with a slotted spoon and return to parchment-lined tray.
10 - Transfer bagels to preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown on exterior. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack before serving.
11 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sea salt until light, fluffy, and well combined.
12 - Arrange cooled bagels on a serving platter and present alongside fluffy yogurt dip for serving.
