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Bagels


Recipe Information
Source:
Carol Welte

Serves/Makes:12

Ingredients
  • 4-1/2 cups (1050 ml) flour
  • 2 pkgs. active dry yeast
  • 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) warm water (110-115 F)
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml). sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml). salt
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml). sugar
Preparation
  • In mixing bowl combine 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) of flour & the yeast.
  • Combine warm water, 3 tbsp (45 ml) sugar, & salt.
  • Pour over flour mixture.
  • Beat with electric mixer 1/2 min., scraping bowl.
  • Beat 3 min. at high speed.
  • Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.
  • Turn onto lightly floured surface.
  • Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth & elastic.
  • Cover; let rest 10 min.
  • Cut into 12 portions.
  • Shape ea. into smooth ball.
  • Punch hole in center of each.
  • Pull gently to make a 1 1/2" - 2" hole.
  • Place on greased baking sheed.
  • Cover; let rise 20 min.
  • Broil 5" from heat 3-4 min., turning once (tops should not brown).
  • Heat 1 gallon (3.8 ltr) water & 1 tbsp (15 ml). sugar to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cook 4 or 5 bagels at a time for 7 min., turning once.
  • Drain.
  • Place on greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degreees for 25-30 min.
  • (Add onions, etc., to dough for a variation - or brush w/egg wash & sprinkle w/sesame seed
  • before baking.)
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