Homemade Bagel
By: Matbakhun
Published: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 6:47am

Ingredients




4 1/2 cups of plain strong flour
20 grams instant yeast
1 1/2 water (110 degree)
3 tablespoons of sugar
1 tablespoon of salt
1 liter of water
1 tablespoon of sugar

Preparation

1 In a suitably sized bowl combine 1 ½ cups flour and the yeast. Combine the 1 ½ cups of warm water, 3 tablespoons of sugar and salt; then pour over flour mixture. Beat at low speed for about thirty seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly. 2 Beat for three minutes on high speed. Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can mix in. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. 3 Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Continue kneading until smooth and elastic; then cover and allow to rest for fifteen minutes. 4 Cut into twelve portions; then shape into smooth balls. Punch a hole in the middle of each with a floured finger. Pull gently to enlarge hole to about two inches. 5 Place on a greased baking sheet; cover; and allow to rise for twenty minutes. 6 Broil five inches from heat for about 90 seconds on each side. 7 Heat 1 gallon water and 1 tablespoon sugar to boiling; then reduce heat. 8 Cook bagels, about five at a time, for 8 minutes, turning once in the middle. Drain and place on greased baking sheet. 9 Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.