Combine 3.5 cups of bread flour, 2 teaspoons of instant dry yeast, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, and 1.5 teaspoons of salt in a large mixing bowl.

Gradually add 1.33 cups of warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface using 0.75 cups of extra bread flour until smooth and elastic.

Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a ball and create a hole in the center to form the bagels.

Let the shaped bagels rest while you prepare a pot of boiling water.

Boil each bagel for about 1 minute on each side.

Remove from water and sprinkle with caraway seeds, minced garlic, poppy seeds, dried onions, and sesame seeds as desired.

Bake the bagels in a preheated oven until golden brown.