Cheesy Bread Machine Bagels

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   Combine water, cheese, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast in the bread machine. I let the cheese kind of melt into the water for a minute before adding the remaining ingredients. Use the dough setting on your bread machine. If you machine doesn't have a dough setting stop it after the second kneading.

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   Remove the dough after it has finished rising in the bread machine and divide into 12 equal pieces.

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   Roll each piece into a ball.

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   Using fingers, poke a hole in the middle and form into a bagel shape.

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   Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

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   Let rise under a wet tea towel or paper towels for 30 more minutes.

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   While bagels are rising, start boiling a large pot of water with 3 TBS of sugar.

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   After bagels have risen boil each side for 30 seconds, place on dry paper towels to dry before transferring to cornmeal dusted pan. (I divide them between 2 jellyroll pans).

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   Use a pastry brush to brush the egg whites on top of the bagels.

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    You can sprinkle extra cheese on top of bagels for a caramelized cheese crunch.

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    Bake for 20-25 minutes. Turning the pans halfway for even baking.

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    Cool for 5 minutes on wire rack and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.