Baking Queen

Yes, I am talking about myself! Chris got me a KitchenAid for Christmas. I knew I'd like it, but I didn't know it would turn me into a Domestic Goddess. I'm sure if Chris knew the powers of the KitchenAid, he would have bought me one a long time ago.

Since getting my magic machine, I've made probably two dozen loaves of bread, homemade pasta, pancakes, cookies, and BAGELS. Yes, that's right, B-A-G-E-L's. Oh, how I love bagels. I found a recipe online, and thought, "hey, if I can make bread, how hard can bagels be?" Well, they weren't super hard to make, just time consuming. They weren't the best bagel I've ever tasted, but then again, I used to live in New York and that's a lot to live up to! With the reception I received from my kids, I'll definitely be making them a lot. I am now the best mom ever and cook extraordinaire. Braxton thinks I should sell them. He thinks we'll be rich! Oh, such flattery will keep me cooking anything they want!

Edit: I don't want to give you the recipe I tried because I really think there is a better recipe out there. But, I am going to try this recipe next: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/homemade-bagels-recipe/index.html

The reviews on it are awesome. Also, I used the instant fast rising yeast. I think that made them more bready instead of chewy and yummy like a bagel should be. Next time I'll just use good old fashioned yeast. I'll let you know how it turns out!