Bagels

Directions

1. 1
   In mixer bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) flour & yeast.
2. 2
   Combine warm water, 3 TBS (45 ml).
3. 3
   sugar, and salt.
4. 4
   Pour over flour mixture.
5. 5
   Beat at slow speed of electric mixer 1/2 minute, scraping bowl.
6. 6
   Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
7. 7
   Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.
8. 8
   Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
9. 9
   Knead in enough remaining flour to make moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6-8 minutes total)
10. 10
    Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Cut into 12 portions.
12. 12
    Shape into smooth ball.
13. 13
    Punch hole in center of each.
14. 14
    Pull gently to make 1 1/2 inch - 2 inch hole.
15. 15
    Place on greased baking sheet.
16. 16
    Cpver; let rise 20 minutes.
17. 17
    Broil 5 inches from heat 3-4 minutes, turning once (tops should not brown).
18. 18
    Heat 1 gallon (3.8 ltr) water & 1 TBS (15 ml).
19. 19
    sugar to boiling.
20. 20
    Reduce heat; cook 4-5 bagels at a time for 7 minutes, turning once.
21. 21
    Drain.
22. 22
    Place on greased baking sheet.
23. 23
    Bake at 375 degrees (200 C.) for 25 - 30 minutes.