Bagels

This is another recipe passed to me by my mother-in-law

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   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.