8 c. flour
1 tbsp. salt
2 pkgs. yeast
2 c. lukewarm potato water
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. oil
4 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. sugar
2 qts. boiling water

Sift together flour and salt. Soften yeast in 2/3 cup of the potato water. Add to flour and salt. Add honey, oil and 1 1/3 cups potato water. Add eggs. Beat into a dough. Knead for 10 minutes. Let rise at room temperature until double in bulk, 1-2 hours. Knead dough until smooth. Roll pieces and make into bagel shape. Add sugar to boiling water. Drop bagels into boiling water, a few at a time. Bagels should sink. When it rises, turn over and boil 1 minute. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes.