Sesame Seed Bagels

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in water. Sprinkle yeast over top.

Let stand for 10 minutes til frothy. Whisk in eggs with oil.

Beat in 2 cups of the flour, sugar and salt until smooth.

Gradually stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft but not sticky dough.

Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes til finger.

Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease all over.

Cover with plastic wrap and tea towel.

Let rise in warm place for 1 -1½ hours or til doubled in bulk.

Punch down; knead several times. Divide into 12 equal pieces.

Roll each into a 12 inch rope, covering pieces with towel while working.

Bring ends of dough together, overlapping by about 1 inch.

Pinch firmly to seal.

Bake or fry.