Bagels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 packets dry yeast
4 1/4 to 4 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. warm water
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

In a large bowl combine yeast and 1 3/4 cups flour, water, sugar and salt.
Beat at low speed 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl often.
Beat at high speed 3 minutes.
Stir in enough of rest of flour for stiff dough.
Knead 5 to 8 minutes.
Cover and let rest 15 minutes.
Cut into 12 portions, shape and let rest 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon sugar to 1 gallon water and bring to boil.
Cook bagels 7 minutes in simmering water, turning once.
Bake at 375\u00b0 on ungreased pan for 30 to 35 minutes.
Do not use cast-iron pans or sheets, the bagels will stick.