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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • egg yolk
  • cornmeal
  • Optional toppings: seeds, onions, garlic chips or cheddar cheese

Method

  • Put the water, salt, sugar, bread flour, and yeast in the bread machine in the order listed or manufacturers' directions. Process at Dough Cycle.
  • Remove dough from pan and turn onto lightly floured surface. Divide into 10 equal pieces. Roll into smooth balls. Make a 1-1/2 inch hole in center of each ball.
  • Place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter. Cover with wax paper and a dry towel. Place in warm area (free of drafts) and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring 3 quarts of water and 1 T. of sugar to boil. Simmer risen bagels, a few at a time, for 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels for draining.
  • Place on greased baking sheet dusted with cornmeal. Brush tops lightly with egg yolk mixed with 2 T. water. Sprinkle with seeds, onion, garlic chips or shredded cheddar cheese. Or just leave them plain.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes.