How to Make Bagels With A Bread Machine

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By Amy Laine
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You do not have to go to a bakery to get great bagels. Make your own bagels using a bread machine. This makes for a wonderful treat to eat fresh and freeze what you do not eat.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 1/8 cups warm water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 cups bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 quarts boiling water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 egg white
3 tablespoons poppy seeds

Step 1

Mix salt, sugar, yeast, and flour and yeast to gather, pour in water then place in the bread machine pan. Select Dough setting.
Step 2

When cycle is complete, take dough out of machine and let dough rest on a slightly floured surface. While waiting continue to next step.
Step 3

Boil 3 quarts of water in large pan, stir in 3 tablespoons of sugar.
Step 4

Cut dough into 9 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small ball, then flatten. Poke a hole in the middle of each piece. Cover bagels with a clean cloth or plastic wrap. Set dough aside to rest for 10 minutes.
Step 5

Sprinkle baking sheet with flour or cornmeal.
Step 6

Individually add bagels to boiling water. Let boil for 1 minute, turning half way through. Let bagels sit on a clean towel to drain for a minute or so.
Step 7

Arrange boiled bagels on baking sheet. Brush tops with egg white. Add toppings to your liking.Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degree F oven until well golden. Baking time differs in every oven but averages 15 to 20 minutes.