8 c. flour (white or whole wheat)
1 tbsp. salt
2 compressed yeast cakes
2 c. lukewarm potato water
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbsp. raw sugar
2 qts. boiling water

Sift flour and salt. Soften yeast in 2/3 cup potato water. Add flour and salt. Add honey, oil and 1 1/3 cups potato water. Add eggs. Beat into dough, knead 10 minutes. Rise at room temperature until double in bulk (1 1/2 to 2 hours).

Knead until smooth, then roll. Cut round. Add sugar to boiling water. Drop bagels into boiling water. Bagel should sink - when rises turn over and cook 1 minute more. Place on greased sheet - bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or golden brown.