Bagels

Oven 375 In a mixer bowl, combine 11/2 cups of the flour & the yeast. Combine warm water,the 3 tbsp. sugar, & salt. Pour over flour mixture. Beat at low speed of electric mixer 1/2 min., scraping bowl. Beat 3 min. 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 & elastic (7 min. total). Cover; let rest 10 min. Cut into 12 portions; shape each into a smooth ball. Punch a hole in the center of each. Pull gently to make a 1 3/4 inch hole. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise 20 min. Broil 5" from heat 31/2 min.,turning once (tops should not brown). Heat 1 gallon water and the tbsp. sugar to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 4 or 5 bagels at a time for 7 min., turning once; drain. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a 375 oven for 27 minutes. Makes 12.