Bagels

1. 1

   Place all the dry ingredients and the oil into a bowl keeping the yeast away from the salt.

2. 2

   Pour in the water gradually until the dough begins to form.

3. 3

   (You may not need it all)

4. 4

   Tip the dough onto a dry smooth surface and knead for 10mins.

5. 5

   Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover.

6. 6

   Leave to prove for about 4hours.

7. 7

   Remove the dough and then knead for another 5mins.

8. 8

   Split into 8 equal sized balls, pierce the middle and swirl around your finger to create a ring shape.

9. 9

   Place onto a baking tray lined with grease proof paper.

10. 10

    (Make sure you leave room for the dough expanding, use a second tray if needed.)

11. 11

    Cover with a tea towel and prove for another 2hours.

12. 12

    Pre-heat an oven to 190C / 170C fan and bring a pan of water to boil.

13. 13

    One by one, boil each dough ring for 90s, turning over every 30s.

14. 14

    Remove and place on a grease proof paper lined tray.

15. 15

    Crack the egg into a cup and beat with a fork.

16. 16

    Use this to egg wash each bagel.

17. 17

    Place into the oven for 20-25mins or until golden brown.

18. 18

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

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