2 C starter                             1/2 C water
4 1/2 C whole wheat flour    1 egg
1 t salt                                    3 T oil

All last 5 ingredients to starter.  Knead well.  Cover and
let rise 3 hours in warm place in oiled bowl.  Roll out
1/2" thick and cut with cutter.  Let rise 1 1/2 hours.

Drop bagels into boiling water, 2 or 3 at a time.  When they
rise to surface turn over and boil 1 minute longer.  Put on
oiled sheet.  Brush with oil or beaten egg and water.  Bake
at 350 deg. F. for 50 min.

 A sourdough recipe of the purest form!  (No bakers' yeast.)