I used to make bagels all the time, but got out of the habit. Maybe
I'll try again. Anyway, here's my recipe, with variations:
Bread Machine Bagels
4 teaspoons active dry yeast
4 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
Add all ingredients to bread machine, process on dough cycle. When
machine is done, remove dough and place on a lightly floured
surface. Cover with a clean kitchen cloth and let rest for 5
minutes. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece of
dough into a 10-inch long rope. Form each rope into a circle,
overlap the ends slightly and pinch together. Cover shaped bagels
with a clean kitchen cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large sauce pan. Stir in 1
tablespoon of brown sugar. Carefully drop the bagels into the
boiling water. Let sit for 20 seconds, turn, then 30 seconds
more. Remove with a slotted spoon. Put on a baking sheet which has
been sprayed with Pam.
Bake in a 375 F preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn over onto pizza
stone and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Raisin-Cinnamon Bagels: Add 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 2/3 cup
raisins. Adjust to your taste.
Apple-Cinnamon Bagels: Add 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 2/3 cup dried
chopped apples.
Blueberry, Cranberry or Cherry Bagels: Add 2/3 cup dried
blueberries, cranberries or cherries. If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon
almond extract.