Bread Machine Bagels

Directions

Place ingredients in bread machine, use dough setting, when setting completed remove dough from pan (if not using a bread machine, knead dough for 5 minutes and let rise in warm place).

Place dough on lightly floured surface. Punch and knead for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth.

Cut into 5 equal pieces. From each piece form a ball and make a hole in each using your thumbs.

Stretch until smooth and hole is about 1 inch. Place bagels on greased baking sheet and let rise covered for 10 minutes.

Heat oven to 400F, boil 6 cupos of water in a large saucepan or skilltet. Cook bagels 2 at the time for 3 minutes turining once.

Place bagels on greased sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with favorite toppings.

Bake at 400℉ (200℃) for 20 to 25 minutes until deep golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.