Cornmeal Bagels

Instructions

1. In large mixer bowl, combine 1 cup flour, cornmeal, yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt: mix well.
2. Add very warm water (120-130°) and oil to flour mixture.
3. Add egg.
4. Blend at low speed until moistened: beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
5. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
6. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
8. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour (30 minutes for quick rise yeast).
9. Punch down dough.
10. Divide into 4 parts.
11. Divide each part into 3 pieces.
12. On lightly floured surface, shape each piece into a smooth ball.
13. Punch a hole in the center with a finder.
14. Pull dough gently to make a 1 to 2-inch hole.
15. Heat 2 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons sugar to boiling.
16. Place a few bagels at a time in boiling water.
17. Simmer 3 minutes, turning once. Remove with slotted spoon.
18. Place on greased cookie sheet.
19. Brush tops with 1 egg white, slightly beaten: sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds.
20. Preheat oven to 375°F degrees.
21. Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
22. Remove from cookie sheets: cool.