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Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water to soften.
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Stir to dissove.
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Add the two tablespoons malt syrup, oil, 6 cups flour and the salt.
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Mix thoroughly until the dough forms up and comes away from the side of the bowl.
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Turn out dough onto floured work surface and knead, adding small amounts of flour as necessary.
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Dough should be soft.
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Work in as much flour as you can comfortably knead.
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Knead for 12 to 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Roll the dough into a ball, put it in oiled bowl and let proof in the refrigerator overnight.
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It is not necessary to proof overnight but they will develop better flavor.
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If you don't proof overnight, let it rise until doubled, about an hour.
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Punch down, cut into thirds and roll each piece into a rope.
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Cut each rope into 4 equal pieces and shape into balls.
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Roll ball into a rope 2-inches more than the width of your hand.
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Flip the rope around your fingers to make a ring with the ends overlapping by 1/2-inch.
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Seal the ends by rolling with your palms on the work top.
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Evenly space the bagels on 2 oiled baking sheets.
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Cover and let stand until puffy (about 20 minutes).
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While they are proofing, fill a 4-quart saucepan two-thirds full with cold water.
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Add the tablespoon of malt syrup and bring to a boil.
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Have ready dishes of any toppings you are going to use -- sesame, poppy, coarse salt etc.
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Drop 2 or 3 bagels at a time into the boiling water and wait until they rise to the top.
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Cook for a total of 1 minute, turning once.
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Lift out with a skimmer, let drain slightly and turn them over into whatever dishes of topping you are using.
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(Plain is okay too).
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Evenly space bagels on two baking sheets topping side up.
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To bake, place an empty roasting pan on the floor of the oven and heat oven to 500.
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Before you put the bagels in toss about 20 ice cubes into the roasting pan.
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Put the bagels in and bake until well browned, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Turn over when tops are browned and bake until done.
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Note: you can get Malt Syrup at Health Food Stores and Home-Brew Beer Supply stores.
