Bagels

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour and salt.
2. 2
   Soften yeast in 2/3 cup of potato water.
3. 3
   Add to flour and salt.
4. 4
   Add honey, oil and 1 1/3 cups potato water.
5. 5
   Add lightly beaten eggs.
6. 6
   Beat into a dough. Knead for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Let rise at room temperature unti double in bulk (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
8. 8
   Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Roll pieces of dough and make into bagels (doughnut shape).
9. 9
   Add sugar to boiling water.
10. 10
    Drop bagels into boiling water (a few at a time).
11. 11
    Bagel should sink.
12. 12
    When it rises, turn over and boil one minute longer.
13. 13
    Place on a greased cookie sheet.
14. 14
    Bake in 450° oven for 10 to 15minutes, or until golden brown.