Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bring a large pot of water to boil.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca starch, guar gum, baking soda +baking powder.
3. Add egg, milk, olive oil, apple cider vinegar into dry mix and combine by hand until dough forms. Dough will be very sticky. Scrape dough from hands and let dough sit for 5 minutes. Dough will feel a bit like play-doh.
4. Cut dough into 9 equal pieces and roll each piece out and form into circle, working quickly so dough won't dry out. See tips section above for link to instructional photos.
5. Mend any cracks with a touch of water. Lower bagels into boiling water with slotted spoon or spatula. Cook in batches of three. Bagels will fall to the bottom of the pot and rise in about 45 seconds. Carefully flip each one over and allow them to cook for another minute or two. Carefully retrieve them with the slotted spoon and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
6. Brush with egg wash if desired and bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. Flip them over at about 15 minutes in, this will allow the top to brown on the parchment paper.
7. Cool on wire rack. Slice bagels in half, spread with marinara + desired toppings. Return to oven for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees until cheese is bubbly with a bit of color. Serve hot! Store any leftovers in an airtight container, enjoy!