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Bagels
Created by Mariah, Saturday, 12 April 2008
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Course/Dish
Seasonal Eating
Meal Time
Makes
12
  • 2 Tbs dry yeast
  • 4¼ cups flour, sifted
  • 1½ cups tepid water
  • 3 Tbs sugar
  • 1 Tbs salt
Methods/steps
  1. Combine water, sugar and salt. Add yeast to mixture. Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, scraping sides. Beat 3 minutes on high speed.
  2. By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
  3. Turn out on floured board and knead until smooth, about 5-8 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes.
  4. Cut into 12 portions. Shape into smooth balls. With floured finger, punch a
  5. hole in center and enlarge the hole working each into a uniform shape. Let rise 20 minutes.
  6. In large kettle put one gallon water and one tablespoon sugar. Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  7. Drop 4-5 bagels in at a time cooking 3 1/2 minutes on each side for a total of seven minutes.
  8. Drain.
  9. Place on ungreased sheet. Bake at 375°F 30-35 minutes.
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