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Description
A straightforward recipe for making classic bagels at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon malt syrup or honey
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Mix 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, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball, then flatten slightly. Use your thumb to make a hole in the center of each, then stretch the hole to form a bagel shape.
- Place the bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the malt syrup or honey.
- 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.
- Sprinkle with desired toppings, if using.
- Bake for 18-22 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 to the boiling water.
- Experiment with different toppings like garlic flakes or onion flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg