Cornmeal Bagels

Directions

1. 1
   In large mixer bowl, combine 1 cup flour, cornmeal, yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt: mix well.
2. 2
   Add very warm water (120-130°) and oil to flour mixture.
3. 3
   Add egg.
4. 4
   Blend at low speed until moistened: beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
5. 5
   By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
6. 6
   Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, 3 to 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour (30 minutes for quick rise yeast).
9. 9
   Punch down dough.
10. 10
    Divide into 4 parts.
11. 11
    Divide each part into 3 pieces.
12. 12
    On lightly floured surface, shape each piece into a smooth ball.
13. 13
    Punch a hole in the center with a finder.
14. 14
    Pull dough gently to make a 1 to 2-inch hole.
15. 15
    Heat 2 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons sugar to boiling.
16. 16
    Place a few bagels at a time in boiling water.
17. 17
    Simmer 3 minutes, turning once. Remove with slotted spoon.
18. 18
    Place on greased cookie sheet.
19. 19
    Brush tops with 1 egg white, slightly beaten: sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds.
20. 20
    Preheat oven to 375°F degrees.
21. 21
    Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
22. 22
    Remove from cookie sheets: cool.