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Combine warm water, yeast and sugar.
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Let stand 5 minutes, stir in salt.
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Gradually mix in 4 cups (950 ml) of flour, beat at medium speed for 5 minutes.
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With spoon add 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) more flour to make a stiff dough.
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Turn out on a floured board and knead until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky (about 15 minutes), adding more flour as needed.
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Dough should be firmer than for most yeast breads.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover, let rise until almost doubled (about 40 minutes).
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Knead dough lightly and divide into 12 equal pieces.
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To shape, knead each piece, forming it into a smooth ball.
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Holding ball with both hands, poke your thumbs through the center.
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With one thumb in hole, work around perimeter, shaping bagel like a doughnut 3 to 3 1/2 inches across.
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Place shaped bagels on lightly floured board, cover lightly and let stand in a warm place for 20 minutes.
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Bring the 3 quarts (2850 ml) water and 1 Tbsp (15 ml).
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sugar to boiling in large kettle.
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Adjust heat to keep it boiling gently.
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Lightly grease baking sheet and sprinkle with cornmeal.
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Heat oven to 400 degrees (200 C.).
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Gently lift one bagel at a time and drop into water, boil about 4 at a time, turning often, for 5 minutes.
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Lift out with slotted spatula, drain briefly on a towel and place on baking sheet.
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Brush with glaze made with 1 egg yolk and 1 Tbsp (15 ml) water.
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Bake 35 - 40 minutes, or until well browned and crusty.
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Cool on rack.
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Follow basic recipe, omitting sugar.
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Use 3 Tbsp (45 ml).
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honey instead.
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In place of flour, use 2 cups (475 ml) whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup (125 ml) wheat germ, and about 2-3/4 cups (650 ml) all purpose flour, blended together.
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Knead with white flour.
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Follow basic recipe, omitting sugar.
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Use 3 Tbsp (45 ml) dark molasses in place of sugar.
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In place of flour use 2 cups (475 ml) rye, 2 cups (475 ml) whole wheat, 1-3/4 cups (425 ml) all purpose flour blended together.
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Knead with white flour.
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Add 1/2 cup (125 ml) instant toasted onion to basic dough with the yeast , water and sugar in basic recipe.
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Sprinkle boiled bagels with sesame seed, poppy seed, or caraway seed after using egg wash and before baking.
