Bagels

1. 1

   Combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt in a bowl.

2. 2

   Stir in hot water and honey; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in enough of remaining flour to make a soft dough.

4. 4

   Turn onto a floured surface; continue to work in flour until dough is stiff enough to knead.

5. 5

   Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Cover and let rest 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Divide into 12 equal parts.

7. 7

   Shape each into flattened ball.

8. 8

   With thumb and forefinger, poke hole in center.

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   Stretch and rotate until hole enlarges to about 1 or 2 inches (it will shrink in rising and baking).

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    Cover and let rise about 2 minutes on a cookie sheet.

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    Broil about 3 minutes about 5 inches from broiler.

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    Boil water in large skillet.

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    Water should be about 2 inches deep.

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    Boil a few bagels at a time for about 5 minutes.

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    Remove from pan.

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    Drain on towel about 5 minutes.

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    Place on slightly greased cookie sheet.

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    Brush with mixture of egg white and water.

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    Bake at 375u00b0 20 to 30 minutes.

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    Makes 12 large bagels, 5 to 6 inches across.

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