Bagels (Classical)

Name: Bagels (Classical)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 pkgs (TSB)dry yeast; 2 TBS sugar; 2 TBS salt; 4 cups bread flour; 1 TBS vegetable oil; cornmeal for dusting; salt, sesame, or poppy seeds; 6 pints simmering water; 2 TBS molasses or malt syrup

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups warm water
2 pkgs (TSB)dry yeast
2 TBS sugar
2 TBS salt
4 cups bread flour
1 TBS vegetable oil
cornmeal for dusting
salt, sesame, or poppy seeds
6 pints simmering water
2 TBS molasses or malt syrup

Directions

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["Mix together the water, yeast, & 1 tsp sugar & let stand for 10 minutes", "", "In a large bowl, add the remaining sugar, salt, and 2 cups of the flour, Add the yeast mixture & the oil, Mix and add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour. Turn out onto a board and knead for about 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth & firm, adding flour if dough sticks to board.", "", "Place dough into a clean, oiled bowl, cover & let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.", "", "* Punch down the dough & let it rest for about 5 minutes.", "", "To shape into bagels, roll the dough in a long strand & chop off a 6\" length with the heel of your hand. Roll it in small pieces the width of a finger & twice the length