Bread Machine Bagels Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Place ingredients in bread machine, use dough setting, when setting completed remove dough from pan (if not using a bread machine, knead dough for 5 min and let rise in hot place).
2. 2
   Place dough on lightly floured surface.
3. 3
   Punch and knead for 5-10 min till smooth.
4. 4
   Cut into 5 equal pcs.
5. 5
   From each piece form a ball and make ahole in each using your thumbs.
6. 6
   Stretch till smooth and hole is about 1 inch.
7. 7
   Place bagels on greased baking sheet and let rise covered for 10 min.
8. 8
   Heat oven to 400F, boil 6 c. of water in a large saucepan or possibly skillet.
9. 9
   Cook bagels 2 at the time for 3 min turning once.
10. 10
    Place bagels on greased sheet.
11. 11
    Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with favorite toppings.
12. 12
    Bake at 400F for 20-25 min till deep golden.
13. 13
    Cold on a wire rack.