Jalapeno Bagels
Jalapeno Bagels
1 3/4 cups lukewarm water
1/2 tsp dry yeast
2 tsps salt
1 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
5 to 6 cups flour
1/3 cup jalapenos, chopped
1/4 cup dried red peppers
Mix water, yeast, salt & sugar
Add flour & jalapenos & mix into a ball
Knead for 10 to 12 min, adding more flour if necessary, until dough is stiff
Add red peppers & 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 inch & 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 & let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hrs in a warm spot
In a large pot, bring 1 to 2 gallons of water to a rolling boil
Place bagels in boiling water & boil until they float (15 to 30 seconds)
Remove with a slotted spoon & place on a lightly greased cookie sheet
Bake at 400 deg F for 10 to 15 min or until golden brown
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