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Homemade Bagels

I always wanted to make my own bagels, so I searched to find a recipe I could try. For variation and flavor, I sometimes add cinnamon and raisins or honey and sesame seeds to the dough.

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Sesame or poppy seeds, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, sugar,
salt and egg yolk; mix well. Stir in enough flour to form a soft
dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Shape into 12 balls. Push thumb through centers to
form a 1-1/2-in. hole. Stretch and shape dough to form an even ring.
Place on a floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes;
flatten bagels slightly.
Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Drop
bagels, two at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 45 seconds; turn
and cook 45 seconds longer. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well
on paper towels.
Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired. Place 2 in. apart on

2 of 2

Homemade Bagels (continued)

Directions (continued)

greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until
golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 1
dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 239 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 288 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.