Whole Wheat

1 1/8 c Whole wheat flour (5 1/4 oz)

1 1/8 c Bread flour (5 1/4 oz)

1 t Salt

1 tb Butter

2 tb Molasses

2/3 c Water

1 1/2 ts Dry yeast

TOPPINGS: 3/4 tb Poppy seed

3/4 tb Sesame seeds

1. Place first 4 ingredients inside the bread pan. Add molasses and 3 hours and 15 minutes later

2. Rest in a greased covered bowl in refrigerator for 20 minutes.

3. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion on a lightly floured surface into a log, approximately

3/4 inch thick and 8 inches long, using the palm of your hand.

4. Seal the ends together tightly to make a ring with a

1 1/2 to 2 inch hole in the center.

5.Place on a greased baking pan.

90 deg. for 30 minutes

6. Bring

1 gallon water with

1 tb sugar to a boil.

7. Reduce to a simmer. Cook

4 or 5 bagels at a time for 7 minutes, turning once. Drain well.

8. Place on a greased baking pan.

9. Sprinkle tops with poppy seeds or sesame seeds, if desired.

10. Bake in

45 deg. oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown, turning them over after half the baking time.