Rest for 10 minutes covered in a warm place until mixture is frothy

Add flour to frothy mixture and mix well. Add half mix and then add the other half

Add flour if too sticky and turn to a floured surface

Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and stand in warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size

Tuen dough into floured surface and incorporate the raisins while kneading until smooth.

Divide dough into 12 portions

Drop bagels in boiling water so they don't touch, boil for one minute each side

Remove with slotted spoon and place in greased oven tray. Brush with egg and sprinkle a bit of sugar. Bake in moderately hot oven for 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack

At home we like them cut in half, toasted and buttered for breakfast