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Bagels

Source of Recipe

Marla


List of Ingredients

Bagels


4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water, about 110°
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar


Recipe


In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the yeast.

Combine water, the 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt; pour over flour mixture.

Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1/2 minute,
scraping bowl a few times.

Stir in as much flour as you can mix with a spoon.

Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead in enough flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).

Cover with a clean towel and let rest 10 minutes.

Cut into 12 equal portions; shape each portion into a smooth ball.

Punch a hole in the center of each ball and pull gently to make a 1 1/2 inch hole in the center.

Place on a greased baking sheet.

Cover and let rise 20 minutes.

Broil bagels 5 inches from the heat for 4 minutes, turning once.

Tops shouldn't brown.

Heat 1 gallon of water with 1 tablespoon of sugar; bring to a boil then reduce heat.

Cook about 3 to 4 bagels at a time, turning once.

Drain.

Place on greased baking sheet.

Bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes.

Makes about 1 dozen bagels.