Favorite Homemade Bagels

Directions

Combine water, sugar and salt.

Add yeast to mixture. Beat at low speed for ½ minute, scraping sides.

Beat 3 minutes on high speed.

By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.

Turn out on floured board and knead until smooth. (5-8 min.)

Let rest 15 minutes. Cut into 12 portions.

Shape into smooth balls.

With floured finger, punch a hole in center and enlarge the hole working each into a uniform shape.

Let rise 20 minutes. In large kettle put one gallon water and one tablespoon sugar.

Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Drop 4 to 5 bagels in at a time cooking 3½ minutes on each side for a total of seven minutes.

Drain.

Place on ungreased sheet. Bake at 375 30 to 35 minutes.