Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 475°F. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.

2. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.

3. Slowly add yeast mixture and stir until well mixed.

4. Dough should be stiff. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.

5. Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface, knead for 3 minutes.

6. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, let rise for 2 hours.

7. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Form each piece into a ball.

8. Roll each ball into a rope, about 8 inches long.

9. Moisten the last inch of each end. Join ends together to make a circle.

10. Press seam to seal. Squeeze dough to even out the thickness.

11. Let bagels rest for 15 minutes. Fill a large saucepan with 4 to 5-inches of water, bring to a boil.

12. Reduce heat to medium.

13. Gently place each bagel into the water, boil until the bagel rises to the top, about 1 minute per side.

14. Remove from water and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until the bagels are golden brown.