Homemade Bagels

INGREDIENTS

• 3 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons room-temp or slightly warm water
• 1 tablespoon honey (see note above)
• 3/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 egg white, optional
• 3 1/2 cups (1 pound) unbleached flour (see note above)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Seeds!