Main Ingredients:

4-1/2 cups (1050 ml) flour 2 pkgs. active dry yeast (approx. 4-1/2 tsp (20 ml).) 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) warm water (110-115 degrees) 3 tbsp (45 ml) sugar 1 tbsp (15 ml) salt 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

In mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) of the flour and the yeast. Combine warm water, 3 tbsp (45 ml) sugar, and salt. Pour over flour mixture. Beat with electric mixer at low speed. Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth amp; elastic, 6 to 8 minutes total. Cover, let rise 20 minutes. Broil 5 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes, turning once (tops should not brown). Heat 1 gallon (3.8 ltr) water and the 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 4 or 5 bagels at a time for 7 min., turning once. Drain. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees (200 C.) for 25 - 30 minutes. Comments This is the basic recipe. Add onions, etc., to dough for a variety. Or, before baking, brush with beaten egg amp; sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, etc.

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