Fat Free Bagel

1. 1

   Combine yeast and 1 cup of flour.

2. 2

   In seperate bowl, combine water, sugar, and salt.

3. 3

   add to flour mixture.

4. 4

   stir in raisin, cinnamon, and sugar, if using.

5. 5

   beat with electric mixture until no lumps remain and mixture is sort of splashy.

6. 6

   add raisins, if using, and remaining flour.

7. 7

   mix until dough is tough.

8. 8

   turn out on floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes.

9. 9

   cover and let rise 10-15 minutes.

10. 10

    spray a large cookie sheet.

11. 11

    Divide the dough into 12 to 24 portions, rolling each into a ball and pulling a hole through in the middle with your fingers.

12. 12

    Place the bagels on the cookie sheet, cover and let rise in a warm place for at least 20 minutes and no more than 2 hours (or you'll have dough coming out of your ears).

13. 13

    Meanwhile, put one gallon of water and one tablespoon of sugar in a large pot to boil; reduce to simmering. Cook bagels, 4 or 5 at a time for 4 to 7 minutes (depending on the toughness of the skin you prefer - the longer they boil, the tougher they get), turning once.

14. 14

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

15. 15

    Bake 31 minutes, or until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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