Bagels from Heaven

1 ½ T yeast, active dry

3 c water

1 ½ T salt

½ c sugar, granulated

8 c flour

In a large bowl with a dough hook, mix water, sugar, yeast, and salt on low speed for one minute. Add flour (adding only 2 cups at a time) and mix on low speed until combined. Let rise 30 minutes (or until double in size). On floured board roll out dough and cut into bagels. Large cups (4” diameter) and a canola oil lid work great.

Boil a big pot of water and put bagels in 15 seconds on each side. Set on wire rack to cool- brush with egg whites on top. Set on cookie sheets. Bake @350 for 6 minutes, then rotate pan and continue baking for 6 more minutes.