1 c. lukewarm water
2 tbsp. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg (reserve 1/2 egg white to brush bagels)
1 pkg. active dry yeast
3 1/4 to 4 c. King Arthur Flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. water

Mix lukewarm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, egg, yeast and 1 cup flour in mixing bowl for 2 minutes with electric beater. Gradually add rest of flour, stirring by hand until dough pulls away from sides of the bowl.

Knead dough for 8 minutes. Place dough in ungreased bowl, cover and let rise in warm place (30 minutes). Cut dough into 12 pieces. Roll into 8 inch ropes. Moisten ends to form ring. Let rise 20 minutes, covered with towel. Bring 2 inches of water and 2 tablespoons of sugar to a boil. Place rings in water for 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towel. Brush with 1 teaspoon water and egg white and bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes or until brown.

For variation sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds or onion flakes.