Bagels I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 2/3 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins


• mix together the unsifted flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, yeast, water, and butter in the bread machine on the manual setting.
• or, mix 1-1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and yeast. heat water and butter to 120-130 degrees f. add water to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer. add 1/2 cup flour, beat at high speed 2 minutes. stir in more flour to make a stiff dough. knead 8-10 minutes. cover and let rise. punch down. cover; let rest 15 minutes.
• remove from bread machine.
• divide dough into 12 pieces; shape 3 pieces into smooth balls. poke a 1 inch hole in each. drop bagels into a large skillet with 1 inch water (simmering) with 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in the water. cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes, turn and cook 2 minutes; turn again, cook 1 minute more. drain on towels. repeat for rest of dough. place on greased cookie sheet.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 20-25 minutes. remove from sheets and cool. if desired, before baking, mix 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water, brush on bagels, and sprinkle with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds.