1. Place first 4 ingredients inside the bread pan. Add molasses and water. Close cover and place dry yeast into the yeast holder. SELECT: WHOLE WHEAT DOUGH MODE. Press start. (Breadmaker completes the basic dough mode 3 hours and 15 minutes later) 2. Rest in a greased covered bowl in refrigerator for 20 minutes. 3. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion on a lightly floured surface into a log, approximately 2 cm thick and 20 cm long, using the palm of your hand. 4. Seal the ends together tightly to make a ring with a 1.5 to 5 cm hole in the center. 5.Place on a greased baking pan.
Spray water on top. Proof at 90 deg. for 30 minutes . 6. Bring 1 gallon water with 1 tb sugar to a boil. 7. Reduce to a simmer. Cook 4 or 5 bagels at a time for 7 minutes, turning once. Drain well. 8. Place on a greased baking pan. 9. Sprinkle tops with poppy seeds or sesame seeds, if desired. 10. Bake in 45 deg. oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown, turning them over after half the baking time.