Bagels (In Metric Converstion for Europeans)

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 560  g all-purpose flour
• 35  g white sugar
• 10  g salt
• 5  g active dry yeast
• 395  ml water
• 25  g margarine
• 10  g white sugar
• 10  g salt

Directions

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