I made bread machine bagels today, for a quick grab and go breakfast tomorrow (I will be deal diva then). I use to make these with my now army son, they were his favorite. He called for the first time from S. Korea last night. I would like to say that is what inspired me, but it is more like a God thing as I plan my menu a week or more in advance. Yes that is me. I already have a rough draft for the first week of Sept. I keep a day planner in my purse and as I add to it I also add to my menu notebook. Hey! I think I smell a new blog idea! LOL
Anyway, had a request for this recipe so here it goes:
Bread Machine Bagels
1 cup warn water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 TBS. sweetener
3 cup flour
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
3 qt. boiling water
3 TBS. sugar/sweeter
3 TBS. molasses*
1 TBS. cornmeal
1 egg white
poppy seeds, parmesan, sesame seed or sea salt - optional
1)Add water, salt, sweetener, flour and yeast in the bread machine pan in that order. 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 boil. Stir in sugar and molasses
3) Cut dough into 8 equal parts, and roll each piece into a small ball. Flatten balls. Poke a hole I the middle of each with your thumb. Twirl the dough on your finger to enlarge the hole..
Cover bagels with clean cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
4) Spray a baking sheet with oil, or some cornmeal. Carefully transfer bagels to boiling water.
Boil for 3 minutes, turning half way through. Drain briefly on clean towel. Arrange boiled bagels on baking sheet. Glaze tops with egg white, and sprinkle on your choice of toppings.
5) Bake in a preheated oven of 375 degree for 25 minutes, until well browned.
Voila'
These will be denser/chewier than store bought, but oh so much better! You will never want to go back : )
Note* I use molasses to obtain the typical bagel color that is usually produced from malt, as it is healthier.
Blessings, Beth Ann
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