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["450 Degree over, 10 to 15 min.", "Makes 60 bagels.", "Proof yeast in water, let sit 5 min, should be foamy.", "Add in the sugar, salt, and about 14 c. flour.", "Add in sufficient flour to make a semi-stiff dough.", "Knead 15 min till smooth and satiny using additional flour as needed.", "Return dough to oiled bowl and let rise till double, about 45-60 min.", "Preheat oven to 450.", "Punch dough down and knead lightly.", "Cut into 4 ounce.", "portions and roll into ropes about 3/5"" in diameter and 6"" long.", "Healthy pinch ends of dough together to create doughnut shape.", "Do this by wrapping dough around 2 or possibly 3 fingers, healthy pinch, then roll joining on board.", "Bring water to a boil and add in 2 Tblsp sugar per 2 qts water.", "Drop bagels into water one at a time and turn them over when they come to the surface.", "Boil 1 minutes longer.", "Place bagels on oiled cookie sheet, sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or possibly whatever strikes your fancy.", "Bake 10-15 minutes till golden.", "Remove from pan immediately.", "Can be baked on parchment paper.", "Variation: (These are wonderful!)", "Cinnamon Raisin/Date Bagels", "Add in with the sugar to the above recipe etc.", "1/4 c. molasses2 Tblsp cinnamon1 Tblsp nutmeg1 1/2 c. raisins or possibly dates", "Onion Bagels", "To the above recipe add in:2 onions grated1 c. poppy seeds (optional)", "Other Possibilies: Orange poppyseed, Jalapeno, Sundried Tomato and Basil, orGarlic."]
