2 pkgs. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 tbsp. sugar
2 c. milk
1 stick butter
3 eggs
6 c. flour (may mix 2 c. whole wheat with 4 c. white)
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins (soaked in water for a few min. and drained)

Mix the flour, salt and cinnamon and set aside.

Mix the yeast, warm water and sugar and let stand.

Scald the milk, add the butter and remove from heat. Beat 2 whole eggs plus 1 yolk. (Save the white for later.) Mix this into the hot milk.

Slowly add both liquids to the flour mixture and blend with a fork or dough hook. Add the raisins. Knead this until your hands are clean. Let it rise until doubled.

Make about 30 golf ball sized balls. Roll into snakes and wet the ends to connect into rings. Let them rise 15 minutes on a floured surface.

In a frying pan, boil 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons sugar. Boil the bagels (about 4 at a time) 30 seconds on each side. Place on greased cookie sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining egg whites. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 35 minutes.