Bagels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. sugar
1 gal. boiling water

Preparation

Combine the yeast and 1 3/4 cups flour.
Add water, sugar and salt to yeast mixture.
Beat at a low speed for 1/2 minute, constantly scraping the sides of the bowl.
Then beat at high speed for 3 minutes.
Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 portions.
Shape into balls and punch a hole in center of each with a floured finger.
Pull gently to enlarge hole. Keep in uniform shape.
Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.