Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp instant dry yeast
  • 2-3 quarts water (8-12 cups)
  • 1.5 Tbsp brown sugar

Instruction

  • Mix flour, brown sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Add warm water.
  • Knead until no longer sticky, about 10 minutes.
  • Set in lightly greased bowl, cover with warm, wet towel, and let rise for 1-2 hours.Bring water to boil in a large pot, then mix in brown sugar.
  • Portion out palm-sized dough balls, and roll each into 6 inch rope. Join the two ends to form a bagel shape, ensuring the hole is large (1-2 inches).
  • With slotted spoon, lower each bagel into boiling water and let cook 30-60 seconds on each side. Do not overcrowd pot. Boil about 4 bagels at a time.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until brown.