bagels

How To Make bagels

• Step 1
  In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast and water
• Step 2
  Mix the rest of the flour with 3 tbsp. sugar and salt
• Step 3
  Using a mixer with dough hooks beat for 1.5 minutes at low speed,scraping sides of the bowl clean. Beat at higher speed for 3 more minutes
• Step 4
  Now hand mix enough flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
• Step 5
  Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic 8-10 min, cover and let rise 15 min.
• Step 6
  Cut into 12 equal portions, shape into smooth balls. poke a hole in the center with your finger, gently working the whole bigger while making a uniform shape.
• Step 7
  Cover and let rise for 20 min. Meanwhile, start a gallon of water boiling putting the remaining 1 tbsp of sugar in the water. mix around a bit to reduce to simmering.
• Step 8
  Put 4-5 in at a time, cook for 7 minutes turning once. Remove from water and drain.
• Step 9
  Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes. Remove from pan and eat hot or cold.
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