Bagels. . . wonderful for breakfast or anytime! And a hot bagel fresh from your own oven is even more tantalizing

This is a quick and easy bagel recipe you can make with your bread machine! Now here is a way to actually enjoy the process of making homemade bagels. Use your bread maker on the “dough” setting to mix and knead the ingredients. That will save you a lot of time and energy. Just follow this simple recipe, and you’ll soon be receiving compliment after compliment.

Bread Machine Bagels

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 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

Directions

1. Place water, salt, sugar, flour and yeast in the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough setting.
2. When cycle is complete, let dough rest on a lightly floured surface. Meanwhile, in a large pot bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Stir in 3 tablespoons of sugar.
3. Cut dough into 9 equal pieces, and roll each piece into a small ball. Flatten balls. Poke a hole in the middle of each with your thumb. Twirl the dough on your finger or thumb to enlarge the hole, and to even out the dough around the hole. Cover bagels with a clean cloth, and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Sprinkle an ungreased baking sheet with cornmeal. Carefully transfer bagels to boiling water. Boil for 1 minute, turning half way through. Drain briefly on clean towel. Arrange boiled bagels on baking sheet. Glaze tops with egg white, and sprinkle with your choice of toppings.
5. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until well browned.

NOTE: You can use whatever topping that you wish. Many people like poppy seeds, but try a variety to see what you like best. And. . .you might want to double the recipe. They will probably disappear fast!

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