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 min. 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 min. until golden brown.