Bagels with sprinkles

8 cups flour, all-purpose 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 each yeast, compressed * 2 cups water lukewarm potato water * 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 large[...]

2 cups warm water (125 F) 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon salt 5 1/2-6 cups flour 1 CHOOSE YOUR FLAVOR (if other than[...]

3 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour 3 teaspoons salt , divided 3/4 teaspoon instant yeast 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup (or honey) 1 cup water 2 tablespoons[...]