Montreal Bagels

Name: Montreal Bagels
Ingredients: 1 cup (227g) lukewarm water; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 2 teaspoons instant yeast or; 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups (390g to 418g) King Arthur Unbleached; 1 teaspoon (6g) salt; 3/4 cup (106g) sesame or poppy seeds; 3 quarts (2722g) water; 1/3 cup (113g) honey or 1/4 cup (85g) barley malt syrup