Bagels (In Metric Converstion for Europeans) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
560 g all-purpose flour |
35 g white sugar |
10 g salt |
5 g active dry yeast |
395 ml water |
25 g margarine |
10 g white sugar |
10 g salt |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. OR, mix 1-1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and yeast.
3. Heat water and butter to 120-130°F.
4. Add water to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer.
5. Add 1/2 cup flour, beat at high speed 2 minutes.
6. Stir in more flour to make a stiff dough.
7. Knead 8-10 minutes.
8. Cover and let rise.
9. Punch down.
10. Cover; let rest 15 minutes.
11. Remove from bread machine.
12. Divide dough into 12 pieces; shape 3 pieces into smooth balls.
13. Poke a 1-inch hole in each.
14. Drop bagels into a large skillet with 1 inch water (simmering) with 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in the water.
15. Cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes, turn and cook 2 minutes; turn again, cook 1 minute more.
16. Drain on towels.
17. Repeat for rest of dough.
18. Place on greased cookie sheet.
19. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
20. Remove from sheets and cool.
21. If desired, before baking, mix 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water, brush on bagels, and sprinkle with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds.
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