San Francisco Style Bagels

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Ingredients

• 1 pound bread flour, divided in half
• 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 ¼ cups warm water
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cornmeal, or as needed
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or more if desired