In a large bowl combine the warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes or until bubbly.

Add in the salt and 3 cups of flour. Mix until combined.

Add the remaining flour a half cup at a time until a smooth dough forms.

Knead until the dough becomes elastic then place in a lightly greased bowl to rise until doubled in size, about one hour.

After it has risen, punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.

Roll each piece in a ball and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, poke a hole through the middle of each bagel to make the classic bagel shape.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the brown sugar. Add the bagels 2 at a time.

Cook for two minutes then flip over and cook an additional minute.

Remove from the water and place on a greased cookie sheet.

Sprinkle the wet bagels with grated cheese and sea salt, lightly pressing into the bagel.

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle the bagels with the garlic cloves and bake an additional 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.

Allow to cool before storing.