Pumpkin Bagels

Because this time of year I think nearly everything should be pumpkin flavored.

Pumpkin Spice Bagels Recipe

Dough

1/2 cups water - lukewarm

2 tablespoons water - lukewarm

3 cups white bread flour

6 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 can canned pumpkin

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/3 tablespoon ground cloves

1 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

3/4 teaspoon allspice

3 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

To Cook

3 quarts water

1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

Mix Dough ingredients togehter and knead - let rise for 20-30 minutes

Place dough on a floured surface. Divide into individual parts. Form balls. Gently press thumb through center of balls and slowly stretch to bagel shape. - Allow to rise for 20 minutes after forming bagels.

While bagels rise bring water and sugar to a rapid boil in a large saucepan.

Using a slotted spoon, drop 2-3 bagels into rapidly boiling water. Boil on each side 1-2 minutes. Remove and cool on rack 1 minute.

Bake at 350-375 for 20-30 minutes.