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      Title: Bagels
 Categories: Breads, Original
   Servings: 12
 
      2 tb Yeast, dry; or
           -2 packages
  4 1/4 c  Flour; sifted
           -or as much as
           -4 1/2 cups
  1 1/2 c  Water; tepid
      3 tb Sugar
      1 tb Salt
 
  Combine water, sugar and salt.  Add yeast to mixture. Beat at low speed
for
  1/2 minute, scraping sides.  Beat 3 minutes on high speed. By hand,
stir in
  enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Turn out on
  floured board and knead until smooth. (5-8 min.) Let rest 15 minutes.
Cut
  into 12 portions.  Shape into smooth balls. With floured finger, punch
a
  hole in center and enlarge the hole working each into a uniform shape.
Let
  rise 20 minutes.  In large kettle put one gallon water and one
tablespoon
  sugar.  Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer. Drop 4-5 bagels in at a
  time cooking 3 1/2 minutes on each side for a total of seven minutes.
  Drain.  Place on ungreased sheet. Bake at 375 30-35 minutes.
  
  Debi LLora From Anne MacClellan disk 7/24/93
 
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