Bagels
Ingredients
- 1 lb Strong white flour
- 2 tspn Dried yeast
- 1 oz caster sugar
- 2 oz margarine
- 1 tspn salt
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ pt Warm Water
Accompaniment
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Description
This is another recipe passed to me by my mother-in-law
Method
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1
1.Put margarine,water,salt & sugar into a pan, place
over a low heat,until the margarine has melted.
2.Remove pan from heat & allow to cool until luke warm,
then sprinkle in yeast & set aside for 10 mins.
3.Sift flour into a warmed mixing bowl.Make a well in
the centre &pour in yeast mix.
4.Add egg yolk,then mix together by hand until elastic
& firm.
5.Tip onto lightly floured surface & knead for 10 mins
until smooth.
6.Return to bowl,cover with a damp cloth & leave in a
warm place for 1 hour to prove.
7.Knock back by kneading,then divide into 10 pieces.
8.Roll each piece into a sausage about 5in long.
9.Shape into rings & pinch the ends firmly together,
leave on a lightly floured surface to prove for 10 mins
10.Pre-heat oven to 200 degC.
11.Half fill a large pan with water & bring to a simmer.
12.Drop bagels into water & cook until they rise to the
surface [only do 2-3 at a time]
13.Remove from pan with a slotted spoon & place on a
greased baking tray.
14 Bake for 20-30 mins until golden brown,remove from
oven & place on a wire rack to cool.
Chef's Tips
Try sprinkling with poppy seeds,sesame seeds or coarse
sea salt just before baking to give a crunchy topping
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