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Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
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Add honey, stirring well.
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Stir in 2 cups (475 ml) flour and 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt; mix well.
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Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
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Turn dough out onto heavily floured surface(dough will be sticky), and knead until smooth and elastic(8-10 minutes).
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Place dough in well greased bowl.
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Cover dough, and let rise in warm place, free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
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Punch down dough, and divide into 12 equal pieces.
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Roll each into a smooth ball.
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Punch a hole in the center of each ball with a floured finger.
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Gently pull dough away from the center to make a 1 inch hole.
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Place shaped bagels on lightly greased baking sheets.
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Cover and let rise 15 minutes.
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Broil bagels 5 inches from heat 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
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Bring water and salt to boil in a large dutch oven.
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Reduce heat, and simmer bagels 3 minutes on each side.
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Place bagels on lightly greased baking sheets.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds; lightly press seeds into bagels.
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Bake at 425 degrees (225 C.) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
