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Description
A straightforward recipe for making classic homemade bagels from scratch.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon malt syrup or honey (optional, for boiling)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a ball, then poke a hole through the center with your finger and gently stretch it into a ring shape.
- Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let them rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the malt syrup or honey if using.
- Carefully drop 2-3 bagels at a time into the boiling water and boil for 1 minute per side.
- Remove the bagels from the water with a slotted spoon and place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the bagels with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with your desired toppings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For chewier bagels, you can add a bit more malt syrup or honey to the boiling water.
- If you don’t have malt syrup, honey or a pinch of sugar can be used.
- Ensure your yeast is active for the dough to rise properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg