Bagels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
4 1/4 to 4 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
flour

Preparation

In large mixing bowl, combine yeast and 1 3/4 cups flour. Combine water, sugar and salt. Beat at low speed with electric mixer for 1 1/2 minutes. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. By hand, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Turn out on a
floured surface and knead until smooth. Cover for 15 minutes.