Bagels

Name: Bagels
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. margarine; 1 c. milk, scalded; 2 Tbsp. dry yeast (2 pkg.); pinch of sugar; 2 c. warm water; 8 c. unbleached all-purpose flour (approximately); 1 Tbsp. salt; 2 qt. water; 2 Tbsp. kosher salt; sesame, poppy or caraway seed

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. margarine
1 c. milk, scalded
2 Tbsp. dry yeast (2 pkg.)
pinch of sugar
2 c. warm water
8 c. unbleached all-purpose flour (approximately)
1 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
2 Tbsp. kosher salt
sesame, poppy or caraway seed

Directions

1

Melt the margarine in the scalded milk.
2

Proof the yeast with a pinch of sugar in the warm water.
3

Combine the two liquid mixtures and gradually blend in the flour and the salt until a soft, sticky dough is formed.
4

(A food processor is fine to start this.)
5

Knead well and place in greased bowl.
6

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).
7

Preheat the oven to 400°.
8

Boil about 3 quarts water with 2 tablespoons kosher salt.