Homemade Bagels
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Mix 2 packages of yeast, 5 tsp sugar, and 1.5 cups warm water together and let stand 3 minutes
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Mix 2 cups of flour with 2 tsp salt in a large bowl and add the yeast mixture.
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Stir until combined and slowly mix in the rest of the flour
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Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes, adding additional flour if needed, dough should be firm.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until double.
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After rising punch down and divide dough into 12 balls. Allow to rest for 4 minutes
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With your thumb, make a hole in each ball of dough and pull open about 2 inches, making a bagel shape.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place the shaped dough onto a cookie sheet and cover for 10 minutes.
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Lower heat under water for it to be simmering.
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Drop 2 or 3 bagels at a time into the water for about 45 seconds, turning each once.
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Drain and place on greased baking sheets.
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Brush tops with beaten egg white and top with optional toppings.
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Bake for 35 minutes, turning once for even browning.
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Bagels are done when they are golden brown and shiny.
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