Bread Machine Onion Bagels

1. 1

   Place specified amount of pre-soaked onions in the machine with the rest of the ingredients.

2. 2

   Save the rest to sprinkle on top of the bagels before baking.

3. 3

   Insert ingredients in bread machine.

4. 4

   Remove the dough from the machine after the first knead - approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Place dough on a floured surface.

6. 6

   Divide into 8 parts.

7. 7

   Form balls, gently press thumb through center of ball and slowly stretch into bagel shape.

8. 8

   While bagels rise, bring three quarts of water.

9. 9

   Drop test dough (see hints below).

10. 10

    Using a slotted spoon, drop 2 to 3 bagels into rapidly boiling water.

11. 11

    Boil on each side for 1/2 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove and cool on rack 1 minute, brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if desired.

13. 13

    Bake at 400 on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

14. 14

    Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet on wire rack for a few minutes.

15. 15

    Let cool on wire rack completely or serve warm.

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