Bagels

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup of warm water (105° to 115°).
2. 2
   Sift dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Stir yeast; add oil and stir again.
4. 4
   Add to the center of the flour mixture, stirring gently.
5. 5
   Add slightly beaten egg.
6. 6
   Stir briskly to form a ball of dough and knead on a floured board for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Return dough to mixing bowl, smooth side up, and punch down 3 times.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise at room temperature for 30 minutes or until dough has come to the top of the bowl.
9. 9
   Knead again on board until smooth and elastic as for rolls.
10. 10
    Divide dough into 12 equal portions.
11. 11
    Form into rings, 3/4-inch thick.
12. 12
    Place on a floured cookie sheet and slip under broiler for 3 minutes. Remove from oven.
13. 13
    Drop each bagel into rapidly boiling water a few at a time so they do not touch each other, and cook for 15 to 20 seconds.
14. 14
    Remove and place on a cookie sheet.
15. 15
    Bake at 375° for 15 minutes, then increase heat to 400° for 10 minutes or until bagels are brown and crust is crisp.
16. 16
    Makes 1 dozen.