Date: Thu, 05 Jan 95 16:53:56 EST
From: "R. S. Koss" (rskoss@bronze.coil.com)
* Exported from MasterCook II *
Bagels
Serving Size : 12
Categories : Breads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 1/2 cups flour
2 packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water -- 110-115 F
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
In mixer bowl combine 1 1/2 cups flour and the yeast.
Combine warm water, 3 Tbls. sugar and the salt. Pour over flour mixture.
Beat at low speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly.
Beat 3 minutes on high speed.
Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.
Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
Continue kneading until smooth and elastic, 6 - 8 minutes.
Cover; let dough rest 10-15 minutes.
Cut into 12 portions; shape into smooth balls.
Punch a hole in the center of each with a floured finger.
Pull gently to enlarge hole to 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise 20 minutes.
Broil 5 inches from heat for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes on each side.
Tops should not brown.
Heat 1 gallon water and 1 tablespoon sugar to boiling; reduce heat.
Cook bagels, 4 or 5 at a time, for 7 minutes, turning once. Drain.
Place on greased baking sheet. Bake in 375 degree oven 25 - 30 minutes.
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