Bread Machine Bagels

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Combine Ingredients & Knead: In your bread machine, add the water, flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, salt, and yeast in the order recommended by your machine's manufacturer. Select the 'Dough' cycle and let it run. (Approximately 90 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Rest: Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine. Place it on a lightly floured surface and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Recipe View 10 mins Shape: Divide the dough into nine equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small ball, then flatten into a circle. Use your thumb to poke a hole in the center of each circle. Gently twirl each bagel to enlarge the hole and even out the dough. Place the shaped bagels back on the floured surface, cover with a clean cloth, and let rest for 10 minutes.

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare: While the bagels are resting, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sprinkle cornmeal onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Recipe View 7 mins Boil: Stir 3 tablespoons of sugar into the boiling water. Carefully transfer two bagels at a time to the boiling water and boil for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through. Drain them briefly on a clean towel, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

Recipe View 3 mins Glaze: Brush the tops of the bagels with the beaten egg white and sprinkle generously with poppy seeds.

Recipe View 23 mins Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the bagels are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.