Fat Free Bagel

Directions

1. 1
   Combine yeast and 1 cup of flour.
2. 2
   In seperate bowl, combine water, sugar, and salt.
3. 3
   add to flour mixture.
4. 4
   stir in raisin, cinnamon, and sugar, if using.
5. 5
   beat with electric mixture until no lumps remain and mixture is sort of splashy.
6. 6
   add raisins, if using, and remaining flour.
7. 7
   mix until dough is tough.
8. 8
   turn out on floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes.
9. 9
   cover and let rise 10-15 minutes.
10. 10
    spray a large cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Divide the dough into 12 to 24 portions, rolling each into a ball and pulling a hole through in the middle with your fingers.
12. 12
    Place the bagels on the cookie sheet, cover and let rise in a warm place for at least 20 minutes and no more than 2 hours (or you'll have dough coming out of your ears).
13. 13
    Meanwhile, put one gallon of water and one tablespoon of sugar in a large pot to boil; reduce to simmering. Cook bagels, 4 or 5 at a time for 4 to 7 minutes (depending on the toughness of the skin you prefer - the longer they boil, the tougher they get), turning once.
14. 14
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
15. 15
    Bake 31 minutes, or until golden brown.