Bagels I
Serves: 3
Brad Rosenbaum
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
33
Spice
57
Sweetness
45
Sourness
44
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Prep time (avg)
6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
4.5 cups
All-Purpose Flour1 tbsp
White Sugar2 tsps
Salt1.666667 cups
Water (warm)2 tbsps
MargarineDirections:
1
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
2
OR, mix 1-1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and yeast
3
Heat water and butter to 120-130 degrees F
4
Add water to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer
5
Add 1/2 cup flour, beat at high speed 2 minutes
6
Stir in more flour to make a stiff dough
7
Knead 8-10 minutes
8
Cover and let rise
9
Punch down
10
Cover; let rest 15 minutes
11
Remove from bread machine
12
Divide dough into 12 pieces; shape 3 pieces into smooth balls
13
Poke a 1 inch hole in each
14
Drop bagels into a large skillet with 1 inch water (simmering) with 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in the water
15
Cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes, turn and cook 2 minutes; turn again, cook 1 minute more
16
Drain on towels
17
Repeat for rest of dough
18
Place on greased cookie sheet
19
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes
20
Remove from sheets and cool
21
If desired, before baking, mix 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water, brush on bagels, and sprinkle with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds