Whole Wheat Bagels

I made bagels this week and they turned out really yummy. Mom wanted me to send her the recipe, but I decided to post it here for everyone. We have been making bagel sandwiches with them for lunch. It has been a nice change from PB&J. They are also really yummy with Nutella on them! :)

1 Tbsp yeast

1 1/2 cups warm water

4 1/4- 4 1/2 cups flour (I use 2 cups wheat and the rest white flour)

3 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp salt

Combine yeast with 2 cups flour. Add warm water; sugar; salt. Mix (with regular Kitchen Aide hook). Add flour to make a moderately stiff dough (use dough hook). Knead on floured board until smooth (or in Kitchen Aide). Cover. Let rest 15 min. Divide into 12 parts. Shape into smooth balls. Punch hole with finger in center of each ball. Pull gently to enlarge hole. Cover. Let rise 20 min. (I put the stove on warm and let them sit on top and it worked well). Boil 1 gallon water with 1 tsp sugar. Cook bagels 4 at a time for 7 min. (turn once). Drain on cooling rack and pat dry with paper towel. Bake on ungreased pan at 375F for 30-35 min. After 10 min. brush with 1 beaten egg white mixed with 1 Tbsp cold water. Finish baking.