Bagels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine yeast and 1 3/4 cups of flour.
Combine water, sugar and salt and add to yeast mixture.
Beat with electric mixer. Stir in remaining flour by hand.
Turn on floured board and knead 5 to 8 minutes.
Cut into 12 portions and shape into balls; put hole in the middle.
Cover and let rise 20 minutes.
Boil 1 gallon of water with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Simmer 7 minutes; drain. Place on baking sheet and bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.