1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
3. Add the yogurt and maple syrup and mix with a spatula until it’s a shaggy dough.
4. Dump the shaggy dough onto a floured surface. Knead together with a floured hand until it’s a smooth ball. The dough will be slightly sticky but shouldn’t be too sticky to handle, so add a bit more flour if needed.
5. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, stick your thumb through the center to create a hole and stretch and form into a large bagel with about 1.5” hole in the center. Repeat with each portion.
7. Place them on the lined baking sheet and brush with the whisked egg for an egg wash.
8. Bake the bagels for 28-32 minutes, until the bagels are firm to the touch. Mine were perfect at 30 minutes on a stainless steel baking sheet. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet. The texture becomes better as it cools.

To store: Let the bagels cool completely to room temperature first. Then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 5 days. You can also store in the freezer for up to 3 months – freeze them individually wrapped and placed in a freezer friendly container. When ready, let thaw at room temp for a couple hours or in the refrigerator overnight.