Bagels

DOUGH:
1 Tb yeast
4 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 Tb brown sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water

WATER BATH: 
2 quarts  water
2 Tb brown sugar
1 Tb white sugar

Place all the dough ingredients in a bread machine, starting with the water. Set the machine on "dough" setting. Check the dough after 10 minutes, it should be quite firm.

After the first rise, punch down and transfer to a greased working surface. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Work each piece into a round, smooth ball and transfer to a lined or greased pan. Cover with a towel (I spray the towel with water so it is slightly moist) and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Once rested, poke your thumb in the center of each ball and stretch gently to make a hole about 1-2 inches in diameter.

Prepare the water bath in a deep pot or electric skillet. Bring the water/sugar mixture to a gentle boil.

Preheat oven to 425. Place four bagels into the water bath face down. Cook for 2 minutes. Flip the over and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove them from the water and gently place them on the lined/greased baking sheet. Repeat with the last four bagels.

Bake for 18 - 20 minutes or until as brown as you like.

Kelly
Recipe from mel's kitchen cafe