posted by Ann 09-05-98 12:42 PM
BAGELS (from the Rombauer-Becker version of Joy)
STEP ONE:
1 c. scalded milk
1/4 c. butter
1 T sugar
1t salt
STEP TWO:
When mix cools to 105*-115* add and dissolve 1 pck. yeast (2 1/4 t.) for 3 min.
STEP THREE:
Blend in
1-2 eggs
3 3/4 c. all purpose flour
STEP FOUR:
Knead this dough about 10 min., adding more flour if necessary to make
it firm enough to handle. Let rise,covered, in a greased bowl until
doubled .
Punch down and divide in 18 equal pieces and roll each piece into a
rope about 7" long wet ends to seal and form ropes in doughnut-shaped
rings.
STEP FIVE:
Preheat oven to 400.
Let rise, covered, on a floured board about 15 min.
Drop rings, one at a time, into a solution of 2 quarts boiling water 1
T. sugar.
As the bagels surface, turn them over and cook about 3 min. longer,
skim out and place on an ungreased cookie sheet and coat w/ beaten egg
white.
STEP SIX:
Bake for 20-25 min.