Bagels

Name: Bagels
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 ml) yeast; 2 cups (475 ml) lukewarm water; 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey; 5-1/2 cups (1300 ml) flour; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt; 3-1/2 quarts (3300 ml) water; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; sesame seeds

8 ingredients

19 steps

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 ml) yeast
2 cups (475 ml) lukewarm water
2 tbsp (30 ml) honey
5-1/2 cups (1300 ml) flour
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt
3-1/2 quarts (3300 ml) water
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
sesame seeds

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2

Add honey, stirring well.
3

Stir in 2 cups (475 ml) flour and 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt; mix well.
4

Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
5

Turn dough out onto heavily floured surface(dough will be sticky), and knead until smooth and elastic(8-10 minutes).
6

Place dough in well greased bowl.
7

Cover dough, and let rise in warm place, free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
8

Punch down dough, and divide into 12 equal pieces.
9

Roll each into a smooth ball.
10

Punch a hole in the center of each ball with a floured finger.
11

Gently pull dough away from the center to make a 1 inch hole.
12

Place shaped bagels on lightly greased baking sheets.
13

Cover and let rise 15 minutes.
14

Broil bagels 5 inches from heat 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
15

Bring water and salt to boil in a large dutch oven.
16

Reduce heat, and simmer bagels 3 minutes on each side.
17

Place bagels on lightly greased baking sheets.
18

Sprinkle with sesame seeds; lightly press seeds into bagels.
19

Bake at 425 degrees (225 C.) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.