Homemade Bagels

I love bagels. I love making bread and thought can't hurt to try. They are pretty good. Not perfect but still good. They definitely don't look as pretty as the store ones but they taste good.

4 c. bread flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp veg. oil
2 tsp instant yeast
1 1/4-1 1/2 c. warm water

Mix everything in a bowl. The dough should be stiff but not too stiff. If it's too stiff add extra water.
Plop dough onto counter and knead for about 10 min. (I do this in my mixer) until it's uniform and smooth.

Cut dough into 8 balls and let rest 10-20 min.

Preheat oven to 425.

Take each ball and roll into a snake shape and bring each end together to form a cirlce. Pinch ends together. This is the part that takes a lot of practice and some day I will be good at making the perfect circular bagel.

Let the bagels rest for about 20 min. Meanwhile, boil some water and grease you baking tray.

Boil you bagels for 1 min on each side. Let dry a little and then place on baking sheet. Bake for 10 min and then flip for 10 min and they should be done.

Let cool and enjoy! Store the leftovers in an airtight container.