5 c. flour 1 Tbsp. yeast 1 1/2 c. warm water 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. shortening, melted 2 eggs, beaten 1 beaten egg 1 tsp. water poppy seeds (optional) Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Put flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make hole in center of flour and pour in yeast mixture, shortening and 2 beaten eggs. Mix from the center out. Add water if needed. Knead dough until very smooth. Let rise in warm place until double (2 hours). Punch down and let rise 30 minutes. Divide dough into 16 parts, form balls and press hole in center with thumb in center of each like a doughnut. Place on a floured surface, cover with towel and let rise 30 minutes. Bring two quarts water to boil with 2 tablespoons sugar added. Drop bagels into boiling water one at a time. Let cook one minute on one side and one minute on other. Remove from water and place on greased cookie sheets. Brush with beaten egg and 1 teaspoon water. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. (Do not let bagels touch.) Bake at 400 degrees until crust is brown and crisp, about 15 to 20 minutes. Optional: You can add 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup raisins to dough in place of poppy seeds.

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