Bagels I

Mix together the unsifted flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt yeast water and butter in the bread machine on the manual setting.

OR mix 1-1/2 cup flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt and yeast. Heat water and butter to 120-130 degrees F. Add water to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed on mixer. Add 1/2 cup flour beat at high speed 2 minutes. Stir in more flour to make a stiff dough. Knead 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rise. Punch down. Cover; let rest 15 minutes.

Remove from bread machine.

Divide dough into 12 pieces; shape 3 pieces into smooth balls. Poke a 1 inch hole in each. Drop bagels into a large skillet with 1 inch water (simmering) with 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in the water. Cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes turn and cook 2 minutes; turn again cook 1 minute more. Drain on towels. Repeat for rest of dough. Place on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes. Remove from sheets and cool. If desired before baking mix 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water brush on bagels and sprinkle with sesame poppy or caraway seeds.