Carbs, Oh Wonderful Carbs!

I made bagels for the first time last night.  I don't know why on a Saturday night that sounded like a good thing, but it did.  I used this recipe from my internet friend Tabitha, and boy did they turn out good!  I don't think there are any left from that batch!  And I am pretty sure this is a good skill to have because I really don't think I am going to be finding any Jewish delis in Honduras, or Costa Rica for that matter.

So here it is:

The Bagel Recipe
Mix together:
1 tsp yeast
1 1/4 cup warm milk or water (110-115 degrees)

Add:
1/4 c. softened butter
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 tsp salt
1 egg yolk

Add:
3 3/4 cup flour (enough flour for soft dough)

Knead 8-10 minutes. Rise until double (or so)
Make 12 balls. Thumb in center. Place on floured surface. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
In large saucepan, boil water. Drop bagels, one at a time, into boiling water. When bagels float to surface, remove with slotted soon and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.

Bake 400 degrees 20 minutes  or until golden brown.

This seems like a great starting recipe.  I am already concocting other options.  Whole wheat raisin cinnamon, poppy seed and garlic, veggie bagels with veggie cream cheese, cheesy garlic...oh the endless possibilities!