Rainbow’s Bagels
(from momof5’s recipe box)
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Source: My holy sister Rainbow
Prep time: 240 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: bread
Ingredients
- 6 2/3 cups white bread flour ...70% works
- 1 tbsp.salt
- 1 tbsp. instant yeast
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 2 1/4 cups Warm water
Directions
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Combine flour, salt and yeast in a mixer bowl( I use my Kitchenaid stand mixer here to do the heavy work of kneading). Add sugar and oil to the water and pour over the dry ingredients. Knead well for about 5-6 minutes using the kneading attachment on you mixer. Form into a ball and put into an oiled bowl turning once to coat dough. Cover with plastic and let rise one hour or until doubled. ( I usually preheat my oven for a minute until it is nice and cozy:)… turn off the oven and let the dough rise in the oven free from drafts).
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Punch dough down and form into an elongated shape and cut into approximately 15 pieces. Form each piece into a ball and then poke hole in the middle and stretch out a bit so that it has place to rise and still see the hole after it has risen. Let rise 20-25 minutes.
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In a large pot boil about 6-8 cups of water and add 5 tsp baking soda along with 2 TBS sugar.
- Bring to boil and boil 2- 3 bagels at a time for about a minute on the top side of the bagel.
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BAGEL I usually do not turn the bagel to boil on the underside as I noticed that it can get too soggy. I just put the lid on the pot to steam them during the boil.. no need turn over
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Lift each bagel with a slotted spatula and drain all the water. Place on an oiled cookie sheet (bottom side down) or on a parchment lined cookie sheet ( I prefer the parchment as it makes the cleaning easier. Brush the bagels with a beaten egg wash and sprinkle your favorite toppings.
- Preheat oven to 375/190c, place in middle rack, and bake for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned.