Homemade Bagels

  1. Combine the water, yeast, and 3 tablespoons of the sugar in the bowl of an upright mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  2. Stir and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Gradually add 4 cups of the flour and the salt, and mix until the mixture comes together.
  4. Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups additional flour 1/2 cup at a time to make a stiff dough, either stirring with the wooden spoon or working with your hands.
  5. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and no longer sticky, about 5 minutes, adding just as much flour as needed.
  6. (Dough should be heavier and stiffer than regular yeast bread dough.)
  7. Grease a large bowl with 1 teaspoon of the oil.
  8. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat.
  9. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
  10. Remove from the bowl and punch down the dough.
  11. Divide into 12 equal pieces, about 2 to 3 ounces each, measuring about 4 inches across.
  12. Form each piece of dough into a ball.
  13. Roll each ball into a 4 to 6-inch log.
  14. Join the ends and place fingers through the hole and roll the ends together.
  15. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  16. Place on a lightly greased surface, cover with a clean cloth, and let rest until risen but not doubled in a draft-free spot, 20 to 30 minutes.
  17. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  18. Grease a baking sheet with the remaining teaspoon of oil.
  19. Sprinkle the cornmeal on another baking sheet.
  20. In a large, heavy pot, bring 12 cups of water and the remaining tablespoon of sugar to a boil.
  21. In batches, add the bagels to the water and boil, turning, for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  22. Dip the bagel tops in desired toppings.
  23. Flip bagels onto the prepared sheet pan.
  24. Bake for 5 minutes, turn over and cook for another 30 to 35 minutes.
  25. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

warm water, packets active dry yeast, granulated sugar, flour, salt, vegetable oil, yellow cornmeal, onions, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/homemade-bagels-recipe.html (may not work)

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