Bagels

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water in large bowl.

2. 2

   Stir in sugar, salt and 1 1/4 cups flour.

3. 3

   Beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in remaining flour.

5. 5

   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead.

6. 6

   Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.

7. 7

   Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Punch dough down; divide into 8 equal parts.

9. 9

   Roll each into a 6-inch rope. Moisten ends with water and pinch to form bagel or shape into a ball and punch a hole in center.

10. 10

    Let rest 20 minutes.

11. 11

    Heat oven to 375u00b0.

12. 12

    Heat 2 quarts of water to boiling.

13. 13

    Reduce heat and boil 4 bagels at a time.

14. 14

    Simmer 7 minutes, turning once.

15. 15

    Drain on towel.

16. 16

    Bake on greased baking sheet until brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

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