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Bagels

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk scalded
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1 tsp cold water
  • 1 1/2 T sugar
  • 1 egg separated
  • 1 pkg yeast

Instructions

  • Add butter, sugar, and salt to milk.
  • While lukewarm, add yeast, well-beaten egg white and flour.
  • Knead. Let rise 1 hour.
  • Roll out in pieces twice as long as a finger. Shape into rings.
  • Let stand on a floured board only until they begin to raise, about 10 mins.
  • Drop one at a time into very hot but not boiling water.
  • Turn twice to cook both sides. They must be light and keep their shape.
  • Place on a baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with egg yolk beaten with 1 tsp water.
  • Bake at 400 degrees until brown.

Notes

courtesy of Lorrie Ellison