Directions
- 1Combine all-purpose flour, salt, yeast, and sugar in a bowl.
- 2Add warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3Transfer the dough to a floured flat surface.
- 4Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft and smooth.
- 5Cut the dough into 12 pieces to make a dozen bagels.
- 6Flatten each piece of dough, pull all the sides into the middle, and smooth it into a ball.
- 7Poke a hole in the middle of each dough ball and pull to create a bagel shape.
- 8Cover the shaped bagels and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- 9Once risen, place a pot of boiling water on the stove and boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 10Transfer the boiled bagels to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 11Brush the bagels with egg wash and add any desired toppings, such as sesame seeds.
- 12Bake the bagels at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 tablespoons yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1.75 cups warm water
- egg wash
- sesame seeds
Equipment
bowlwooden spoonknifepotbaking sheetparchment paper
Tips
- This recipe is perfect for storing in your freezer for busy weeks ahead.
- Don't tell your friends and family how easy it is to make these bagels.
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