Bagels

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add honey, stirring well.

3. 3

   Stir in 2 cups (475 ml) flour and 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt; mix well.

4. 4

   Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.

5. 5

   Turn dough out onto heavily floured surface(dough will be sticky), and knead until smooth and elastic(8-10 minutes).

6. 6

   Place dough in well greased bowl.

7. 7

   Cover dough, and let rise in warm place, free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.

8. 8

   Punch down dough, and divide into 12 equal pieces.

9. 9

   Roll each into a smooth ball.

10. 10

    Punch a hole in the center of each ball with a floured finger.

11. 11

    Gently pull dough away from the center to make a 1 inch hole.

12. 12

    Place shaped bagels on lightly greased baking sheets.

13. 13

    Cover and let rise 15 minutes.

14. 14

    Broil bagels 5 inches from heat 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

15. 15

    Bring water and salt to boil in a large dutch oven.

16. 16

    Reduce heat, and simmer bagels 3 minutes on each side.

17. 17

    Place bagels on lightly greased baking sheets.

18. 18

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds; lightly press seeds into bagels.

19. 19

    Bake at 425 degrees (225 C.) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.