Sam's Bagels Recipe

• 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 c. flour
• 2 Packages active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 c. hot water (110-130 degrees)
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. sugar

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

flour, active dry yeast, hot water, sugar, salt, sugar

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/sam-s-bagels-46327 (may not work)