Cheesy Bread Machine Bagels

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water, cheese, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast in the bread machine. I let the cheese kind of melt into the water for a minute before adding the remaining ingredients. Use the dough setting on your bread machine. If you machine doesn't have a dough setting stop it after the second kneading.
2. 2
   Remove the dough after it has finished rising in the bread machine and divide into 12 equal pieces.
3. 3
   Roll each piece into a ball.
4. 4
   Using fingers, poke a hole in the middle and form into a bagel shape.
5. 5
   Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
6. 6
   Let rise under a wet tea towel or paper towels for 30 more minutes.
7. 7
   While bagels are rising, start boiling a large pot of water with 3 TBS of sugar.
8. 8
   After bagels have risen boil each side for 30 seconds, place on dry paper towels to dry before transferring to cornmeal dusted pan. (I divide them between 2 jellyroll pans).
9. 9
   Use a pastry brush to brush the egg whites on top of the bagels.
10. 10
    You can sprinkle extra cheese on top of bagels for a caramelized cheese crunch.
11. 11
    Bake for 20-25 minutes. Turning the pans halfway for even baking.
12. 12
    Cool for 5 minutes on wire rack and enjoy!