4 1/2 to 4 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
3 tbsp.sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar

In a mixer bowl combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the yeast. Combine warm water, the 3 tablespoons sugar and salt. Pour over flour mixture. Beat at low speed of electric mixer 1/2 minute, scraping bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Cover, let rest 10 minutes. Cut into 12 portions; shape each into a smooth ball. Punch a hole in the center of each. Pull gently to make a 1 1/2 to 2 inch hole. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover, let rise 20 minutes.

Broil 5 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes, turning once (tops should not brown). Heat 1 gallon water and the 1 tablespoon sugar to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 4 to 5 bagels at a time for 7 minutes, turning once; drain. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 12 bagels.