Homemade Bagels

Mix All-Purpose Flour (4 cups), Brown Sugar (1 tsp), Salt (2 tsp), and Instant Dry Yeast (1 Tbsp) in a large bowl. Add warm water.

Knead until no longer sticky, about 10 minutes.

Set in lightly greased bowl, cover with warm, wet towel, and let rise for 1-2 hours.

Bring Water (8 cups) to boil in a large pot, then mix in Brown Sugar (1 1/2 Tbsp). Meanwhile, portion out palm-sized dough balls, and roll each into a 6-inch rope. Join the two ends to form a bagel shape, ensuring the hole is large, about 1-2 inches.

With a slotted spoon, lower each bagel into boiling water and let cook 30-60 seconds on each side. Do not overcrowd pot. Boil about 4 bagels at a time. Remove with slotted spoon as finished and place on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for about 20 minutes, or until brown.

Serve and enjoy!