1. In a large bowl, combine the water, honey, and active dry yeast. Whisk together and let it stand for 5 minutes. Next, sprinkle 1½ tsp of salt. While it’s mixing, add 3½ cups of bread flour. Sprinkle some flour on a flat surface and put your dough on it. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it’s smooth and springy.
2. Place the kneaded dough in a bowl and cover it with a damp towel or cloth. Leave it in a warm place for one and a half hours. After that time, take off the towel and remove the dough. You can massage it for a little bit if you want. Divide the dough into the number of pieces you want.
3. Take one and roll on your board until it becomes round and smooth. Create a doughnut hole in the dough with a finger. Repeat this process for all the dough you’ve cut out. Place them on a tray and cover them again with a damp cloth for 30 minutes.
4. Sprinkle some baking soda into boiling water, and then add the bagels. Allow them to cook on each side for a minute. After they’re cooked, take them out and brush some beaten eggs on their surface. Bake in the oven at 400° for 20 minutes.
5. Combine all ingredients for the sauce and set aside. Slice your bagel in half and spread the sauce on it. Next add in the provolone, mozzarella cheese on top, and lastly, the pepperoni slices. Put the bagels on the wire rack and foil on top of the baking sheet and preheat the oven broiler for a minute or two. Put the bagels in the broiler and allow to cook. Monitor the broiler every few seconds to make sure your bagels don’t burn because they cook super fast. Once the bagel toppings start sizzling, take them out of the oven and leave to rest for a few minutes.
6. Your delicious pizza bagels are ready to be eaten. Enjoy!

Keep in mind that this recipe includes making the bagels and sauce at home, but if you don’t have enough time, you can always buy from the stores and follow the same instructions above. Also, this recipe is designed to feed 3 or 4 people, so of you’re cooking for a larger number of people, multiply the ingredients by the number of people you’re cooking for.

If you’re interested in more ways to cook pizza bagels at home, ensure you watch this video.