Bagels And Variations (Cinn.Raisin/Date And Onion) Recipe
- 8 c. Water lukewarm
- 2 Tbsp. Active Yeast SAF-instant is best
- 1/2 c. Sugar
- 16 c. Flour
- 450 Degree over, 10 to 15 min.
- Makes 60 bagels.
- Proof yeast in water, let sit 5 min, should be foamy.
- Add in the sugar, salt, and about 14 c. flour.
- Add in sufficient flour to make a semi-stiff dough.
- Knead 15 min till smooth and satiny using additional flour as needed.
- Return dough to oiled bowl and let rise till double, about 45-60 min.
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Punch dough down and knead lightly.
- Cut into 4 ounce.
- portions and roll into ropes about 3/5" in diameter and 6" long.
- Healthy pinch ends of dough together to create doughnut shape.
- Do this by wrapping dough around 2 or possibly 3 fingers, healthy pinch, then roll joining on board.
- Bring water to a boil and add in 2 Tblsp sugar per 2 qts water.
- Drop bagels into water one at a time and turn them over when they come to the surface.
- Boil 1 minutes longer.
- Place bagels on oiled cookie sheet, sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or possibly whatever strikes your fancy.
- Bake 10-15 minutes till golden.
- Remove from pan immediately.
- Can be baked on parchment paper.
- Variation: (These are wonderful!)
- Cinnamon Raisin/Date Bagels
- Add in with the sugar to the above recipe etc.
- 1/4 c. molasses2 Tblsp cinnamon1 Tblsp nutmeg1 1/2 c. raisins or possibly dates
- Onion Bagels
- To the above recipe add in:2 onions grated1 c. poppy seeds (optional)
- Other Possibilies: Orange poppyseed, Jalapeno, Sundried Tomato and Basil, orGarlic.
water, active yeast, sugar, flour
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bagels-and-variations-cinn-raisin-date-and-onion-73514 (may not work)