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In the May 21 newsletter Dee in Ontario wanted a TNT homemade Bagel recipe and one for Cheese Blitz. Dee, I lived overseas for around 20 years in the Middle East and there was a lot of things we could not get locally, Bagels being one of them, so I made my own. I'm sorry I don't have a recipe for the Blitz. I do hope you enjoy these Bagels, even though they are a bit time consuming.

Homemade Bagels (18 Rings) Recipe
Combine the following:
1 cup scalded milk
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp.sugar
1 tsp.salt

When this mixture is 105 to 115 degrees, add and dissolve for 3 minutes
1 pkg active dry yeast (2 tsp.)

Blend in:
1 to 2 eggs (I used 2)
3 3/4 cups sifted all purpose flour

Knead this soft dough about 10 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make it firm enough to handle. Let rise, covered, in a greased bowl until double in bulk. Punch down and divide into 18 equal pieces.Roll each piece into a rope about 7 inches long and tapered at the ends. Wet the ends to help seal. Form into doughnut shaped rings. Let rise , covered, on a floured board about 15 minutes. To help firm the dough you can chill it 2 hours.

Drop rings into:
2 quarts almost boiling water
1 tbsp. sugar

As the bagels surface, turn them over and cook 3 minutes longer. Skim out and place on ungreased baking sheet.

Coat with:
Beaten egg white

Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes

Try adding to the basic dough, spices, raisins, finely chopped nuts or freeze-dried onions

I hope you enjoy these have fun cooking. From Jeannie in Henderson,Texas

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