Israeli Bagels

Ingredients

 * 2 pkt Dry granulated yeast or 2 cakes compressed yeast
 * 2 tbl Spoon Sugar
 * 2 1/2 cup Lukwarm water
 * 8 cup flour, sifted
 * 2 tsp salt
 * -- GLAZE:
 * 1 egg yolk, beaten with:
 * 1 tsp water
 * coarse salt

Directions

 * 1) Dissolve yeast and Sugar in water.
 * 2) Combine with remaining ingredients. Beat well.
 * 3) Knead until smooth and soft.
 * 4) Let rest for 10 minutes. but do not let rise.
 * 5) Shape into bagels by pinching off pieces of dough.
 * 6) Roll each piece into a rope 1/2 inch thick and 6 inches long. Attach ends.
 * 7) Place on a greased cookie sheet, bruch with yolk-water mixture, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
 * 8) Bake in a preheated 425 deg. oven for about 20 minutes. until golden brown.