recipe for bagels
here a recipe to make bagels on your own
for 12 bagels
1 package dry yeast
3 teaspoons brown sugar
1 ? cups warm water (105 F)
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
cornmeal
2 tablespoons malt syrup or molasses
sesame or poopy seeds, chopped onions, coarse salt for topping if you like
combine the yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar and warm water. let it stand until the mixture bubbles, about 10 minutes.
in a separate bowl, mix together 2 teaspoons sugar, half of the flour and the salt. add the yeast mixture and remaining flour.
knead on a lightly floured board for about 5 minutes until the dough is somewhat smooth and elastic.
allow to rest and rise for 1 hour, then divide dough into 2-inch-pieces.
roll each into a cylinder shape about 6 inches in length and 1 inch in diameter.
to form a bagel, take a length of dough and join the ends by pinching them tightly, making a ring. repeat with remaining dough. allow rings to rest and rise slightly.
bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. add malt syrup or molasses. preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
plunge bagels into the water and poach for 30 seconds (this creates a tough, glossy exterior), then turn over and cook the other sides until the dough puffs and the shapes are set. dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
remove the bagels, drain and place on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the bagels with seeds, onions, garlic or coarse salt.
bake at very high heat, 500 degrees F, for 10 to 15 minutes until golden
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