Bagels In Metric Converstion For Europeans



Steps


Mix together the unsifted flour , 3 tablespoons sugar , 1-1 / 2 teaspoons salt , yeast , water , and butter in the bread machine on the manual setting.
Or , mix 1-1 / 2 cup flour , 3 tablespoons sugar , 1-1 / 2 teaspoons salt , and yeast.
Heat water and butter to 120-130f.
Add water to dry ingredients.
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer.
Add 1 / 2 cup flour , beat at high speed 2 minutes.
Stir in more flour to make a stiff dough.
Knead 8-10 minutes.
Cover and let rise.
Punch down.
Cover.
Let rest 15 minutes.
Remove from bread machine.
Divide dough into 12 pieces.
Shape 3 pieces into smooth balls.
Poke a 1-inch hole in each.
Drop bagels into a large skillet with 1 inch water with 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in the water.
Cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes , turn and cook 2 minutes.
Turn again , cook 1 minute more.
Drain on towels.
Repeat for rest of dough.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375f for 20-25 minutes.
Remove from sheets and c.

Ingredients


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