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1 pkg Yeast
1 cup Water @ 110ºF
1 tsp Salt
3 Tbsp Honey
Approximately 3 cups Flour


Dissolve yeast in water; Then add honey, and stir until melted... let sit for 5-6 minutes
to "proof" yeast. After 5-6 minutes, it should be frothy.

While stirring, add in salt until dissolved. Slowly add flour, until the right texture
for kneading. Knead for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 150º f.

Turn off oven; Place dough, covered, in oven to rise for 45 minutes.

Fill a large pot with water; boil and add 2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil to the water.

Take dough out of oven and preheat the oven to 425º f. Tear off pieces of dough
and form into 7 to 8 "snakes". Pinch the ends together to form bagels.

Place the bagels in boiling water for approximately 1 minute. They will float when ready.

Place bagels on floured pizza brick (preferred method), or on slightly greased
cookie sheet. Add any additional ingredients (chopped onion, chopped garlic,
poppyseed, sesame seeds)

Bake at 425ºF for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.



Anyone that wants a cinnamon raisin bagel should be shot by firing squad... :P