Sams Bagels Recipe - flour

Method

• In mixer bowl, combine 1 1/2 c. of the flour and the yeast.
• Combine hot water, the 3 Tbsp.
• sugar and salt.
• Pour over flour mix.
• Beat at low speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly.
• Beat 3 min at high speed.
• Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can fold in with a spoon.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
• Knead in sufficient of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
• Continue kneading till smooth and elastic (6-8 min).
• Cover; let dough rest 10-15 min.
• Cut into 12 portions; shape into smooth balls.
• Punch a hole in center of each.
• Pull gently to enlarge the hole.
• Place on greased baking sheet.
• Cover; let rise 20 min.
• Broil 5 inches from heat for 1 1/2 to 2 min on each side (tops shouldn't brown).
• Heat 1 gallon of water and 1 Tbsp.
• sugar to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cook bagels, 4 or possibly 5 at a time for 7 min, turning once; drain.
• Place on greased baking sheet.
• Bake in 375 degree oven 25-30 min.
• Makes 12.