Bread Machine Garlic Bagels- Regular Size Batch - water

Method

• Insert ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Remove the dough from the machine after the first knead - approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
• Place dough on a floured surface.
• Divide into 5 parts.
• Form balls, gently press thumb through center of ball and slowly stretch into bagel shape.
• While bagels rise, bring three quarts of water and one tablespoon of sugar to a rapid boil in a large Drop test dough (see hints below).
• Using a slotted spoon, drop 2 to 3 bagels into rapidly boiling water.
• Boil on each side for 1/2 minutes.
• Remove and cool on rack 1 minute, brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if desired.
• Bake at 400 on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal, until golden - approximately 15 minutes.