Bagels # 1   Bagels # 1   Ingredients: ------------ 1 tsp      sugar 1 Tbsp     flour 2/3 cup    lukewarm water 2          eggs  2 sachets  (1 1/2 Tbsp) dry yeast 1/4 cup    vegetable oil  3 cups     flour 2 Tbsp     sugar extra 1 1/2 tsp  salt  Poaching Liquid: ---------------- 16 cups  water 2 Tbsp   sugar  Glaze: ------ 1        egg yolk 1 Tbsp   water poppy or sesame seeds     Instructions: ------------- In a large bowl, combine sugar, 1 Tbsp flour & water, sprinkle in yeast & stand until frothy (2 mins).  Stir in eggs & oil.  Mix 1 cup flour, extra sugar & salt into yeast mixture.  Beat with wooden spoon until smooth.  Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface & knead until smooth & elastic (about 10 mins).  Place in a greased bowl, turn dough over in the bowl to grease all over.  Cover with plastic wrap, stand in a warm place to rise (prove) for 1 hour or until doubled in size & imprint remains when dough is pressed.  Punch down dough using fist, knead for 2 mins. Divide into 12 equal portions.  Shape each piece into a ball (keep dough covered with plastic wrap while shaping).  Poke finger through centre of each ball.  Twirl around finger to form a ring.  Place on floured oven tray & cover.  Allow to rise for 15 mins.  Bring water to the boil in a large pan.  Add sugar.  Place half the bagels into the water, cook 1 min.  Turn, cook for 1 min longer.  Using a slotted spoon, remove bagels to a greased baking tray lined with greased foil.  Cook remaining half of bagels in poaching liquid.  Combine egg yolk & water.  Brush over bagels.  Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds.  Bake in a hot oven (400oF) for 25 mins or until golden.  Cool on a wire rack.  Makes 12. 12 Angel_Juli         This webset page was assembled on Sunday June 15, 2008 by BuzyS. with graphics from Hemera using one of the many auto-scripters available at  Chat_Central_Gateway  All rights reserved KENDOC 2005