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Bagels

Source of Recipe

Adapted from Joy of Cooking
* Exported from MasterCook *

Bagels

Recipe By : Katie
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package yeast
2 eggs -- reserve 1 egg white
3 3/4 cups flour -- * see note
2 quarts almost boiling water
1 tablespoon sugar

Combine milk, butter, sugar, and salt, and heat to 105° 115°. Add yeast and dissolve for 3 minutes.
Blend in the two egg yolks and one egg white, and the flour. Knead about 10 minutes, adding more flour if necessary.
Let rise, covered, in a greased bowl until doubled. (Dough can be prepared in a bread machine to this point.)
Punch down and divide into 12 to 18 equal pieces. Either form into ropes and overlap to form a ring, or poke a finger through the center of the dough and form into a ring. Let rise, covered, on a floured board for about 15 minutes.
Bring two quarts of water and one tablespoon sugar almost to boiling. Drop rings in and turn as they surface, cooking 2-3 minutes. Skim out and place on ungreased baking sheet.
Coat with one beaten egg white. Sesame seeds or poppy seeds can be sprinkled on at this point.
Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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NOTES : *Half whole wheat and half white flour can be used. We usually throw in a handful of dehydrated chopped onion, also.