Bagels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/4 to 4 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 Tbsp. salt
2 pkg. yeast
3 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Combine the yeast and 1 3/4 cup flour, then add water, sugar and salt to the mixture.
Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, constantly scraping the sides of the bowl.
Beat at high speed for 3 minutes.
Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make moderately stiff dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide the dough into 12 portions.
Shape into smooth balls and punch a hole in the center of each ball with a floured finger.
Pull gently to enlarge hole.
Keeping uniform shape, cover and let rise 20 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon sugar to 1 gallon of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer. Cook bagels in water, 4 or 5 at a time, for 7 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towel.
Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.