Bagels

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare dough; dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Sift the flour into a large bowl.
4. 4
   Make well in center of flour and add dissolved yeast mixture.
5. 5
   Add 1/2 cup of sugar, egg, 1 cup water, oil and salt. Mix with a large spoon, adding flour as needed until no longer sticky.
6. 6
   Use hands to mix dough into a ball.
7. 7
   Place in greased dish.
8. 8
   Set in warm place and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 1/2 hours).