Boiled Bagels

In large bowl combine 1-1/2 cups flour and yeast. Mix water 3 tablespoons sugar and salt together and add to the dry ingredients. Beat with a mixer for half a minute at a low speed scraping the sides of the bowl clean. Beat at a higher speed for 3 minutes. Then by hand mix in enough flour to make a moderately stiff dough.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes). Cover let rest for 15 minutes.

Cut into 12 portions shape into smooth balls. Poke a hole in the center with your finger and gently enlarge the hole while working the bagel into a uniform shape. Cover let rise 20 minutes.

Meanwhile start a gallon of water boiling. Put 1 tablespoon of sugar in it mix it around a bit. Reduce to simmering.

When the bagels are ready put 4 or 5 bagels into the water and cook 7 minutes turning once. Drain them. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven eat hot or cold.

Broiling option: For a glossier surface place raised bagels on an ungreased baking sheet prior to boiling them. Broil them five inches from heat for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Then put them into the hot water to be boiled as above. Note: do not bake broiled bagels as long as non-broiled ones 25 minutes should be long enough.