1 egg, room temperature, plus enough water (80 degrees) to equal 1 cup
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup banana, mashed
2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
2-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Program dough cycle. Make dough on dough cycle in bread machine. Place on lightly floured surface. Divide into pieces. Roll each in a smooth ball, making a hole in the center of each with thumbs. Gently pull to make a 1-inch hole. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until double in size.
In a 3-quart saucepan, bring to a boil 2 quarts water and 2 tablespoons sugar. Place a few bagels at a time in boiling water. Simmer 3 minutes, turning once. Remove with slotted spoon and put back on greased baking sheet.
Brush with egg white and sprinkle with choice of toppings. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-26 minutes or until done, cool on a wire rack.
Makes 12 bagels.
Glaze:
1 egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon water
Toppings (optional):
poppy seeds, sesame seeds