Basic Bagels

1 1/8 c Water; lukewarm
3 c White bread flour
3 1/3 tb Brown sugar
1 ts Salt
3 1/4 ts Active dry yeast

Insert ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove the dough from the machine after the first knead ~ approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Place dough on a floured surface. Divide into 8 parts. Form balls, gently press thumb through center of ball and slowly stretch into bagel shape.

While bagels rise, bring three quarts of water and one tablespoon of sugar to a rapid boil in a large saucepan. Drop test dough (see hints below).

Using a slotted spoon, drop 2-3 bagels into rapidly boiling water. Boil on each side for 1/2 minutes. Remove and cool on rack 1 minute, brush with egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if desired.

Bake at 400 on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal, until golden - approximately 15 minutes.

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