Lemon Poppy Seed Bagels

Hey Everybody...It has been a minute hasn't it?   This is a breakfast treat...and I don't expect you to get up in the morning and prepare this....You may just go to Dunkin Donuts or a Bakery or Coffee shop around your way and order these with your coffee
if you have the inclination.....OR......

You might bake these the night before...Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, now here's a plan....Check this out- (Special Thanks to Heather K. of French Press for this recipe)

INGREDIENTS:

1 envelope of active dry yeast

1/4 cup of sugar

3 1/2 cups of AP flour

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups of very warm water {110 - 120 }

juice and zest of one lemon

poppy seeds

DIRECTIONS:

 

Combine all of the dry ingredients

Add the water, juice, and zest

stir to combine

Knead the dough until you have a soft, smooth ball

cover and let rise until doubled {my dough took 1 1/2 hours}

Punch down and divide into 8 pieces

Roll each piece into a smooth ball {the smoother the ball, the better looking the bagel}

Press a floured finger into the center of each ball

Place on a lined baking sheet, cover and allow to rise 30 minutes

Bring a large pot of water to a boil

Boil 1 or 2 at a time for 2 - 3 minutes

Pre-heat the oven to 425

Once boiled, place the bagels on the lined baking sheet, sprinkle on the poppy seeds, and bake for 20 minutes - until golden brown.

 

Enjoy These with a nice hot cup of coffee....

 

Enjoy,Eat and Drink Well My friends...