On 25-Nov-2003, (JaKe) wrote:

> Made my first batch of bagels last night using the recipe from the NY
> Times Jewish cookbook (Claiborne's recipe). They turned out really
> nice! But they really stuck to my cookie sheet. Is this because the
> bagels had a bath in the sugar/malt water and the sugars baked itself
> to the sheet? How can I prevent this from happening again?
>
> Happy Thanksgiving!
>
> JaKe
> Seattle

Sprinkle corn meal on the cookie sheet before putting the bagels on, not too
heavy, just a light dusting. It will work like ball bearings and keep the
bagels from sticking.

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