Looks like you overproofed them, but I bet they were still tasty! I make a lot of bagels, and this shrunken look is what happens when you overproof prior to boiling. It's happened to me a couple of times. I finally found the exact right balance with an overnight proof in the fridge but even then they can be a little finicky.
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Looks like you overproofed them, but I bet they were still tasty! I make a lot of bagels, and this shrunken look is what happens when you overproof prior to boiling. It's happened to me a couple of times. I finally found the exact right balance with an overnight proof in the fridge but even then they can be a little finicky.