Dough:

• In a large bowl (preferably in a standing mixer), add warm water, sugar & let it dissolve
• Add the yeast and let it sit for a minute
• Then add the flour, salt & mix until the mixture comes together
• Use the electric mixer or knead by hand until the dough comes together into a smooth & soft dough. It should take 8-12 minutes.
• Brush the dough with some oil. Cover with a moist cloth or lid.
• Let it rest for 1 hour or until the dough doubles in volume.

Prepping the Bagel Bites:

• Divide cream cheese into 1 tablespoon portions, roll them, and freeze for 1 hour. This will harden the cream cheese & make it easier to stuff the dough
• Divide dough into big lemon sized balls. Stuff each one with a piece of cream cheese, & roll again into neat balls. 
• Repeat with rets of the dough

Cooking the Bagel Bites:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil
• Drop bagel bites into hot water & boil for 30 seconds
• Drain out and add to a lined baking sheet
• Brush with olive oil or melted butter
• Garnish with sesame seeds, poppy seeds or everything bagel seasoning
• Bake at 400F / 200C oven for 20 minutes
• Serve warm with your favorite condiment