Waterbagel(Makes 1 Dozen) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 5 c. unsifted flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 c. water (120~ to 130~)
1 egg white, beaten
1 Tbsp. cold water

Preparation

In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Gradually add warm water to dry mix.
Beat 2 minutes on medium speed.
Add 1/2 cup flour.
Beat on high speed 2 minutes.
Stir in more flour to make soft dough.
Turn on board.
Knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.
Place in greased bowl.
Cover and let rise in oven 20 minutes.
Punch dough down.
Turn onto board; roll into 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
Cut dough in 12 strips, 1 x 10-inch each.
Form circle; pinch ends.
Place on greased sheets. Cover; let rise in oven 20 minutes.
Boil 1 3/4-inches depth of water in large shallow pan.
Lower heat and add few bagels at one time.
Simmer 7 minutes.
Remove from water; place on towel to cool.
Cool 5 minutes.
Place on ungreased sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Brush with egg white and water; return to oven 20 minutes more.
Cool on racks.