Description
Chewy, golden homemade bagels baked fresh from your oven. Simple ingredients, authentic texture, and endless topping possibilities make this recipe a bakery-worthy classic.
Ingredients
- Bread Flour: 4 cups
- Warm Water: 1 1/2 cups (110°F/45°C)
- Active Dry Yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Honey or Barley Malt Syrup: 1 tablespoon (optional, for boiling water)
- Baking Soda: 1 tablespoon (for boiling water)
- Egg Wash: 1 beaten egg with 1 tablespoon water
- Toppings (optional): sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let foam 5 minutes. Stir in flour and salt, then knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Assemble the Dish: Punch down dough, divide into 8 pieces, shape into balls, and poke a hole in the center of each.
- Cook to Perfection: Bring a pot of water to a boil with baking soda and honey. Boil bagels 1–2 minutes per side, remove with a slotted spoon.
- Finishing Touches: Place on baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle toppings if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use bread flour for authentic chewy texture.
- Weigh dough pieces for evenly sized bagels.
- Toast bagels before serving for best flavor.