BAGELS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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4 1/2 To 5 cups all-purpose flour
3 tb Bs sugar
1 tb Bs salt
2 Active yeast
2 tb Bs margarine
1 tb Bs sugar
1 Egg white
Water

Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 3 Tbs sugar, 1 Tbs salt and
yeast.

Heat 1 1/2 cups water and margarine to 120-130
degrees. Add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at
medium speed. Add 1/2 cup flour; beat at high speed 2
minutes. Stir in more flour to make a stiff dough. On
floured board, knead 8-10 minutes. Set in greased
bowl; turn to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm,
draft-free place 1 hour.

Punch dough down. Cover; let rest 15 minutes. In a
large skillet heat 1-inch water over medium low heat
to a simmer; add remaining sugar and salt.

Divide dough into 12 pieces; shape 3 pieces into
smooth balls. With floured finger, poke a 1-inch hole
in each. Drop bagels into simmering water. Cook 3
minutes. Turn and cook 2 minutes. Turn again; cook 1
minute more. Drain on towels. Repeat shaping and
cooking rest of dough.

Place on greased baking sheet. Mix egg white and 1
Tbs water; brush on bagels. Sprinkle with coarse
salt, sesame, caraway or poppy seed if desired. Bake
at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Remove from sheets.
Cool.

Fleischmann’s

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