Bagels

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt in a bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in hot water and honey; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in enough of remaining flour to make a soft dough.
4. 4
   Turn onto a floured surface; continue to work in flour until dough is stiff enough to knead.
5. 5
   Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Cover and let rest 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Divide into 12 equal parts.
7. 7
   Shape each into flattened ball.
8. 8
   With thumb and forefinger, poke hole in center.
9. 9
   Stretch and rotate until hole enlarges to about 1 or 2 inches (it will shrink in rising and baking).
10. 10
    Cover and let rise about 2 minutes on a cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Broil about 3 minutes about 5 inches from broiler.
12. 12
    Boil water in large skillet.
13. 13
    Water should be about 2 inches deep.
14. 14
    Boil a few bagels at a time for about 5 minutes.
15. 15
    Remove from pan.
16. 16
    Drain on towel about 5 minutes.
17. 17
    Place on slightly greased cookie sheet.
18. 18
    Brush with mixture of egg white and water.
19. 19
    Bake at 375° 20 to 30 minutes.
20. 20
    Makes 12 large bagels, 5 to 6 inches across.