Bagels Pt 1

Yield:	10 Servings
Categories:

2	tb	Unsalted butter; melted
2 1/4	ts	Active dry yeast
2 1/4	c	Tepid water; (80?F to 90?F)
2	tb	Granulated sugar
3	tb	Solid vegetable shortening
1	tb	Salt
2	ts	Fresh ground black pepper; optional
6	c	High-gluten flour; bread flour, or unbleached flour