Bagels, Brooklyn Recipe

• 4 c. flour (4 to 5)
• 1 pkt yeast
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 c. warm water (120-130 degree)
• 2 Tbsp. honey or possibly sugar
• 1 x egg white
• 1 tsp water

1. Combine 1c flour, yeast and salt in a bowl.
2. Stir in warm water and honey; beat till smooth, about 3 min.
3. Stir in sufficient remaining flour to make a soft dough.
4. Turn out onto a floured surface; continue to work in flour till dough is stiff sufficient to knead.
5. Knead till smooth and elastic.
6. About 5 min.
7. Cover with a bowl.
8. Let rest 15 min.
9. Divide into 12 equal parts.
10. Shape each into a flattened ball.
11. With thumb and fore finger poke a hole into the center.
12. Stretch and rotate till hole enlarges to about 1 or possibly 2".
13. Cover; let rise about 20 minutes.
14. Boil water in a large shallow pan, about 2"deep.
15. Reduce heat.
16. Simmer a few bagels at a time about 7 min.
17. Remove from pan.
18. Drain on a towel about 5 min.
19. Place on a baking sheet; brush with mix of egg white and water.
20. Bake at 375F 30 min or possibly till done.

flour, yeast, salt, warm water, honey, egg white, water

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bagels-brooklyn-73516 (may not work)