Bagel

Mix in a food processor, low speed, 1 and 1/2 cups of wheat flour, yeast, warm water, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and salt

Stop the machine, scrape down the sides with a spatula, and mix on high speed for another 3 minutes

Place the mixture into a bowl and gradually add the wheat flour, mixing initially with a wooden spoon

After that, place the mixture onto a surface and add the remaining flour

Knead well for about 8 minutes, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes

Cut the dough into 12 pieces and shape each one into a ball

With your fingers, make a hole in the center of each ball, about 3 cm in diameter

Place the balls onto a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes

In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil with the remaining sugar

Cook 4 bagels, for 7 minutes, turning once

Remove with a skimmer, draining well

Cook the rest, place onto a greased baking sheet, and bake in a preheated medium oven (180°C) for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned

Yield: 12 units

176 calories per unit

Note: Variations of bagels

Prepare the bagels as the recipe dictates: before baking, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds

Brush the bagels with beaten egg and top with finely chopped onion, slightly fried in butter

Before kneading, mix into the dough 2 tablespoons of chopped mint and 1 clove of garlic, well minced.