Banana Walnut Bagels

These are really soft, chewey bagels!!

Combine yeast , water , and sugar in bowl of electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.

Mix to combine and let sit for 10 minutes.

When the yeast is foamy , add all of the mashed bananas and nuts.

Mix until combined.

Add all of the salt and the flour 1 / 2 cup at a time until 4 cups have been added.

Add another half cup and mix with a spoon.

Add the final half cup and mix.

Dough will be sticky , but firmer than regualar bread dough.

Dump all onto a floured surface and kneed for 10 minutes until the dough is no longer sticky.

Form into a ball and let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.

Punch down dough and divide into 12 portions.

Roll the dough into a 6 inch log and pinch together the ends.

Put onto a lightly greased surface and continue until all 12 are finished.

Cover with a clean towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.

In the meantime , bring to a boil 12 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Drop 4 bagels in at a time and boil for 1 minute.

Remove to a baking .

bananas, walnuts, water, active dry yeast, salt, sugar, flour, vegetable oil, cornmeal