Bagels

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water in large bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in sugar, salt and 1 1/4 cups flour.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Stir in remaining flour.
5. 5
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead.
6. 6
   Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.
7. 7
   Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Punch dough down; divide into 8 equal parts.
9. 9
   Roll each into a 6-inch rope. Moisten ends with water and pinch to form bagel or shape into a ball and punch a hole in center.
10. 10
    Let rest 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Heat oven to 375°.
12. 12
    Heat 2 quarts of water to boiling.
13. 13
    Reduce heat and boil 4 bagels at a time.
14. 14
    Simmer 7 minutes, turning once.
15. 15
    Drain on towel.
16. 16
    Bake on greased baking sheet until brown, 30 to 35 minutes.