Bagels

Directions

1. 1
   Place all the dry ingredients and the oil into a bowl keeping the yeast away from the salt.
2. 2
   Pour in the water gradually until the dough begins to form.
3. 3
   (You may not need it all)
4. 4
   Tip the dough onto a dry smooth surface and knead for 10mins.
5. 5
   Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover.
6. 6
   Leave to prove for about 4hours.
7. 7
   Remove the dough and then knead for another 5mins.
8. 8
   Split into 8 equal sized balls, pierce the middle and swirl around your finger to create a ring shape.
9. 9
   Place onto a baking tray lined with grease proof paper.
10. 10
    (Make sure you leave room for the dough expanding, use a second tray if needed.)
11. 11
    Cover with a tea towel and prove for another 2hours.
12. 12
    Pre-heat an oven to 190C / 170C fan and bring a pan of water to boil.
13. 13
    One by one, boil each dough ring for 90s, turning over every 30s.
14. 14
    Remove and place on a grease proof paper lined tray.
15. 15
    Crack the egg into a cup and beat with a fork.
16. 16
    Use this to egg wash each bagel.
17. 17
    Place into the oven for 20-25mins or until golden brown.
18. 18
    Remove from the oven and allow to cool.