Description
Experience the satisfaction of making chewy, bakery-fresh bagels right in your kitchen, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup (optional)
- Toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil a large pot of water and add malt syrup if using. Shape the risen dough into 8 bagels and boil for 1-2 minutes.
- Place boiled bagels on a baking sheet, sprinkle with toppings, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bagels cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftover bagels at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or toaster.
- Prep Time: 70 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg