Bagels

This is the recipe for plain bagels. Of course, you can make plain into sesame, poppy, or everything. Making bagels is not difficult, it it just time consuming.

1 package yeast
2 C warm water
2 T honey
1 T salt (I actually use a little less than 1 T)
5 C flour
Seeded toppings (poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion flakes, garlic flakes)
egg white


Dissolve the yeast, honey and salt in warm water.
Add 2 C flour at a time and mix well.
Turn out onto floured surface and knead for at least 5 minutes until dough is elastic and smooth.



Put into greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Divide dough into 8-12 equal parts. (Depending on how big you want the bagels.)
Roll each part into a ball and cut out center hole.



Boil bagels for 6 minutes, turning once.



Drain and coat with desired toppings. (Note: I use a non-stick aluminum foil so the bagels don't stick to the surface. To make sure the toppings adhere, brush the bagel with egg white.)





Bake at 425F for 25-30 minutes.



You'll have to trust me when I say that homemade bagels are worth the trouble.