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German Pancake Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix 1 c of the flour, the yeast and salt.
Step #2 Add the water & honey & beat until smooth.
Step #3 Add the remaining flour,1 c at a time, to make a soft dough.
Step #4 Turn the dough out onto a generously floured board & continue working on the flour until the dough is stiff enough to knead.
Step #5 Knead until smooth & elastic, 5 to 10 mins.
Step #6 Cover with a towel & let rise 15 mins.
Step #7 Divide the dough into 8 to 12 equal portions.
Step #8 Shape each portion into a flattened ball.
Step #9 With your forefinger, poke a hole in the center.
Step #10 Stretch & rotate the dough until the hole is 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide.
Step #11 Place the bagels on a well-floured board, cover with another towel, & let them rise for 20 mins.
Step #12 Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step #13 Fill a large shallow pan (a wok works well) with 3 inches of water.
Step #14 Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat & let simmer.
Step #15 Add a few bagels at a time & let simmer for 5 mins (turning once or twice).
Step #16 Remove the bagels from the pan with a slotted spoon & drain on a towel.
Step #17 Place the bagels on well-oiled baking sheets, brush with egg white and Sprinkle top with topping of your choice.
Step #18 Bake for 30 mins, until well browned.
Step #19 Transfer to racks to cool.
Step #20 SUGGESTED TOPPINGS: Kosher salt, poppy, finely sliced onions or garlic, sesame or caraway seeds.
Step #21 --.
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