Carbquik Bagels

Servings: 12

Net Carbs Per Serving: 4g

3 cups carbquik

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 package active dry yeast(package)

2/3 cup warm potato water

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 drops yellow food coloring, optional

2 whole eggs

4 quarts boiling water

-Sift carbquik and salt into a mixing bowl. Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm potato water, add food coloring (if using).

-Add yeast to carbquik mixture. Add oil to the remaining potato water. Stir into carbquik mixture. Add eggs and stir until dough forms a ball. Mix with dough hook at least five minutes. Place dough in oiled bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down and turn out onto floured board. Knead again until smooth and elastic. Divide into 12 equal parts. Form each part into a strip about 6 inches long and 3/4 inch thick. Pinch ends together to form rings and let "rest" five minutes.

-Drop rings into water, one at a time, cooking 4 or 5 at once depending on size of pot.

-Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes from the time they rise to the surface of the water. Lift out of water with long handled slotted spoon or fork. Place on very lightly greased cookie sheet. Cool about five minutes.

-Bake in 375 degree oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.