Recipe For Cooking Jalapeno Bagels

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Jalapeno Bagels

1 3/4 C. lukewarm water
1/2 tea. dry yeast
2 tea. salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
5 to 6 C. flour
1/3 C. jalapeños, chopped
1/4 C. dried red peppers

Mix water, yeast, salt and sugar. Add flour and jalapeños and mix into a ball. Knead for 10 to 12 min., adding more flour if necessary, until dough is stiff. Add red peppers and knead for 3 min. Let dough rest 10 min., then cut into 12 pieces with a knife.

Roll each piece of dough on a table to form long cigar-like shapes. Then, for each of the twelve pieces, connect the two ends by overlapping them about 3/4 of an in. and rolling the ends together to make a ring shape. Make sure each joint is secure or it will come apart while boiling.

Cover with a damp towel and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hr. in a warm spot. In a lrg. pot, bring 1 to 2 gallons of water to a rolling boil. Place bagels in boiling water and boil until they float (15 to 30 seconds). Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a lightly prepared cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 to 15 min. or until golden brown.