Bagels

Bagels are very popular here and the history of bagels is very interesting http://www.schnucks.com/pressreleases/19970528-BagelHistory.html




Ingredients:

1 cup water
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3 cups bread flour
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast

Toppings:

Sesame seeds, poppy sees, cracked wheat, wheat flakes or dehydrated onions.


Method:


Put all the above ingredients in the bread machine and choose program that will knead and proof.

When proofing is done, place on a lightly floured surface. Divide into pieces (8). Roll each in a smooth ball, making a hole in the center of each with your thumb. Gently pull to make a one inch hole.

Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until double in size.

In a 3-quart saucepan, bring to a boil 2 quarts waters and 2 tbsps sugar. Place a few bagels at a time in boiling water. Simmer 3 minutes turning once. Remove with slotted spoon and put back on greased baking sheet.

Brush with egg and sprinkle with choice of toppings.

Bake at 400 f/205 c for 20 - 25 minutes or until done, cool on a wire rack.

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