Homemade Bagels
Source: Tammy’s Recipes
Makes 12 bagels
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. warm water (112-115°)
2 T. dry active yeast
3 T. sugar
1 T. salt
3 1/2 c. bread flour
8 c. water (to boil)
1 eggs white, lightly beaten
1 T. water
1. Mix yeast, sugar and warm water. Let stand 3 minutes.
2. Mix 2 cups flour with salt; add yeast mixture. Stir until combined. Slowly mix in remaining flour.
3. Knead dough for 5 minutes. Dough should be fairly smooth and somewhat firm. Place dough in greased bowl, cover and let rise double.
4. Punch down dough and divide into 12 balls. Rest 5 minutes.
5. Bring water to a boil. Make hole in each ball with thumb and pull open about 2 inches, making bagel shape.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Reduce heat of water to simmer. Drop 2-3 bagels into water for about 45 seconds, turning each once halfway through.
7. Drain on wire rack. Place on greased baking sheets. Mix egg white with 1 T. water. Brush tops with mixture and add additional toppings, if desired.
8. Bake 35 minutes, turning once. Bagels will be lightly browned and shiny.
Topping suggestions: minced onion, garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, etc.
Mix-in suggestions (add during step 2): Raisins, blueberries, cinnamon, etc.
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