Bagels

Makes about 10 bagels

Water, 110°: 2¼ cups
Yeast, dry: 1 pkg (1 Tbsp)
Shortening, solid: 3 Tbsp
Sugar, granulated: 1 Tbsp
Salt: 1 Tbsp
Liquid barley malt (optional): 1 Tbsp
   (or substitute 2 Tbsp sugar)
Black pepper, cracked: 1 tsp
Flour, all-purpose: approx. 4 cups, as directed


Wash and pit the apricots. Crush slightly.

Place the fruit in an airtight glass jar with sugar, cinnamon and vodka.

Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for 3 weeks, stirring occasionally.

After three weeks, strain through filter paper into a dark-colored bottle. Cap and allow the strained liqueur to mature for 7 months before serving.




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