Bagels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
5 1/2 to 6 c. flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
poppy or sesame seed (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add salt and 1/4 cup sugar, stirring to dissolve.
Gradually add flour, enough to make a soft dough, mixing well after each addition so that dough is well blended.
Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.