Recipe#2439

Title: Bagels 02

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4 1/2 cups flour
 2 packages active dry yeast (approx 4 1/2 teaspoons)
 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115 F)
 3 tablespoons sugar
 1 tablespoon salt
 1 tablespoon sugar
 In a mixer bowl combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the yeast.
 Combine warm water, the 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Pour over
 flour mixture. Beat at low speed of electric mixer 1/2 minute,
 scraping bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in as much
 remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.
 Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining
 flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic
 (6 to 8 minutes total). Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Cut into 12
 portions ; shape each into a smooth ball. Punch a hole in the center
 of each. Pull gently to make a 1 1/2-2 inch hole. Place on a greased
 baking sheet. Cover; let rise 20 minutes. Broil 5 inches from heat
 3 to 4 minutes, turning once (tops should not brown). Heat 1 gallon
 water and the 1 tablespoon sugar to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 4
 or 5 bagels at a time for 7 minutes, turning once; drain. Place on
 a greased baking sheet. Bake in a 375 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
 Makes 12
 Sesame seed bagels: brush with beaten egg and sprinkle seeds on
 before final baking.