3 h 0 min

Step 1

In a bowl add water, milk, olive oil, honey, and yeast. Stir them well for about 2 min.

Step 2

Add the flour and start mixing. When all the ingredients come together, add the salt.

Step 3

Work the dough until you feel most of the salt was incorporated in the dough and move the dough to a working surface.

Step 4

Knead the dough for about 8-10 min, until it's smooth and sexy.

Step 5

Round the dough into a tight ball and it rests in a clean bowl, covered with a towel until almost double in size.

Step 6

After the dough has raised in size, punch it to take out all the air.

Step 7

Divide the dough into 200 gr pieces. Each one of them, shape into a tight ball and cover with a towel to rest for about 20 min.

Step 8

Then make a hole in the center of the dough ball and start stretching it evenly to create a bagel shape.

Step 9

Dip the bagel in water, then coat it completely with sesame seeds.

Step 10

Place the bagels on a baking tray (with a baking sheet) about 2-3 cm from each other.

Step 11

Smash them into 1/2 cm thickness, cover with a towel, and let them rest until double in size.

Step 12

In the meantime, preheat the oven to 375F or 190C.

Step 13

Bake the bagels for 20-25 min.

Step 14

Let them cool down for about half an hour.

Step 15

Open the bagel in half and spread pizza sauce (literally tomato diced in a can, basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, and salt), cheese (to your choice), and olives (or any other toppings you have in mind).

Step 16

Toast the bagel in a toaster until the cheese melts and you get a nice crust.

Step 17

Eat immediately. And make one for each person you host. I'm not sure you will share it :)