Bagels

In a mixer bowl combine 1 1 / 2 cups of the flour and the yeast.

Combine warm water , the 3 tbsp sugar and the salt.

Pour over the flour mixture.

Beat at low speed of electric mixer for about 30 seconds scraping the bowl as you mix.

Beat 3 minutes at high speed.

Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mixing with a spoon.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.

Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic.

Cover.

Let rest 10 minutes.

Cut into 12 portions.

Shape each into a smooth ball.

Punch a hole in the center of each.

Pull gently to make a 1 1 / 2-2-inch hole.

Place on a greased baking sheet.

Cover , let rise 20 minutes.

Broil 5 inches from heat 3-4 minutes , turning once.

Heat 1 gallon of water and 1 tbsp of sugar to boiling.

Reduce heat.

Cook 4 or 5 bagels at a time for 7 minutes , turning once.

Drain.

Place on a greased baking sheet.

Bake at 375: in the oven for 25-30 minutes.

Light rye bagels prepare bag.

all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, water, sugar, salt