* Exported from MasterCook *
                            (Bread), Eggnog Bagels
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Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:45
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    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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       1/2         ounce  active dry yeast
       1/2           cup  warm water -- (110F to 115F)
    1                cup  eggnog
    2        tablespoons  sugar -- divided
    5          teaspoons  salt -- divided
       3/4      teaspoon  ground nutmeg
    3               cups  bread flour -- to  3 1/2c
    8               cups  water
                          TOPPING: -- 1/2" cubes
    1                     egg white
    1         tablespoon  water
    2        tablespoons  sugar
       1/4      teaspoon  ground cinnamon
       1/8      teaspoon  ground nutmeg
                          SPICED CREAM CHEESE:
    8             ounces  cream cheese -- softened
    1         tablespoon  sugar
       3/4      teaspoon  rum extract
       1/8      teaspoon  ground cinnamon
       1/8      teaspoon  ground nutmeg
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the eggnog, 1 
tablespoon sugar, 3 teaspoons salt, nutmeg and 1-1/2 cups flour; mix 
well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough; beat 1 
minute longer.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 
6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. 
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Shape into 12 balls. Push thumb through centers 
to form a 1 1/2" hole. Stretch and shape dough to form an even ring. 
Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and let rest for 
30 minutes, then refrigerate overnight.
4. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes; flatten bagels 
slightly. In a non-aluminum Dutch oven, bring water to a boil with 
the remaining sugar and salt. Drop bagels, one at a time, into water. 
Cook for 30 seconds; turn and cook 30 seconds longer. Remove with a 
slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels.
5. Place 2"  apart on greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, combine 
egg white and water; brush over bagels. Combine the sugar, cinnamon 
and nutmeg; sprinkle over the tops.
6. Bake at 425F for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from 
pans to wire racks to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, extract, 
cinnamon and nutmeg; serve with bagels.
8. Yield: 1 dozen bagels (3/4 cup cream cheese).
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with commercially prepared eggnog.
Nutritional Facts:
1 bagel with 1 tablespoon cream cheese equals:
218 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 663 mg 
sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein
Source:
    "Bon Appetit"
Start to Finish Time:
    "0:10"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 245 Calories; 9g Fat (32.7% 
calories from fat); 7g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
33mg Cholesterol; 968mg Sodium.