Herbed Onion Bagels

Ingredients (16)

• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup warm water (70° to 80°)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 3-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 3/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 3 quarts water
• 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal