see.snow.day

What did we do on our "snow day" you ask?

Oh, the usual, watch some movies, lay on the couch and...

We made homemade bagels, of course!

Start with some dough...

flour

yeast

sugar

warm water

mixer

knead and let rest for 10 mins.

Cut, shape into balls, poke your finger through and make a 2 inch hole. Shape into bagels.

Cover and let rise for 20 mins.

*note, hands in the pic belong to mike... my assistant :0)

Broil bagels for 3-4 mins, turning once.

See how nice and plump they are getting!!!

Once out of the broiler, simmer the bagels in water, 4-5 at a time, for 7 minutes.

Once they are all boiled or simmered, drain, and place on a well greased baking sheet.

Make an egg wash (1 well beaten egg, 1 tablespoon water) and brush egg wash over bagels.

Bake bagels for 25 - 30 mins at 375 degrees.

Next, let your trusty assistant make breakfast!

Egg and cheese bagels with slice tomatoes anyone?

please, and thank you :0)

Snow days aren't so bad huh?