Bagels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In large mixer bowl, combine yeast and 1 3/4 cups of the flour. Combine water, sugar and salt.
Add to yeast mixture.
Beat at low speed of mixer.
Beat 3 minutes by hand.
Stir in enough flour to make a stiff dough.
Turn out on floured surface and knead until smooth, 5 to 8 minutes.
Cover; let rest 15 minutes.
Cut into 12 portions.
Shape into small balls.
Punch a hole in center of each with a floured finger, working each bagel into shape. Cover; let rise 20 minutes.