BAGELS (IN METRIC CONVERSTION FOR EUROPEANS)

Bagels (In Metric Converstion for Europeans) image

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Steps:

Mix together the unsifted flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, yeast, water, and butter in the bread machine on the manual setting.
OR, mix 1-1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and yeast.
Heat water and butter to 120-130°F.
Add water to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer.
Add 1/2 cup flour, beat at high speed 2 minutes.
Stir in more flour to make a stiff dough.
Knead 8-10 minutes.
Cover and let rise.
Punch down.
Cover; let rest 15 minutes.
Remove from bread machine.
Divide dough into 12 pieces; shape 3 pieces into smooth balls.
Poke a 1-inch hole in each.
Drop bagels into a large skillet with 1 inch water (simmering) with 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in the water.
Cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes, turn and cook 2 minutes; turn again, cook 1 minute more.
Drain on towels.
Repeat for rest of dough.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Remove from sheets and cool.
If desired, before baking, mix 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water, brush on bagels, and sprinkle with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds.