Bagels in Bread Machine recipe

If you own a bread machine, you can whip up these traditional soft bagels in a snap!

Ingredients:

Dough:
2 tablespoons active yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 ½ cups bread flour
1 ½ cups warm water
For cooking:
1 gallon water
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions:

1) Place dough ingredients in bread machine as directed in manufacturer’s instructions. Set bread machine on dough cycle.

2) When bread machine signals, remove dough from machine; transfer to well-floured surface. Cut dough into 8 equal pieces; shape each into round donut shapes. Cover and allow to rest 20 minutes.

3) Preheat oven to 475°F. Combine water and sugar in a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat.

4) Place bagels on a parchment-covered baking sheet; place in oven and cook 5 minutes, turning after 3 minutes. Remove bagels from oven; reduce temperature to 350°F.

5) Gently place bagels into boiling water, 3 at a time, for 5 minutes; remove and place on paper towels. Repeat with remaining bagels.

6) Place all boiled bagels on a lightly greased baking sheet. Place in oven and bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Remove and cool before serving.

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Reviews and Comments:

Review by Sheila on June 30th, 2011:

These are quick and yummy! Dough seems dry and not easy to shape. Bagels don't look so well but taste delish!!!

Review by Cooker14 on January 24th, 2012:

Hi! I made these bagels and I was super surprised how easy they were! They are really good! I'm only 14 and I love to cook so thank you!

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Published: November 7, 2008
Average rating of 5.00 stars based on 2 reviews.
Summary: If you own a bread machine, you can whip up these traditional soft bagels in a snap!