Yeast Bagels

60 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Combine all-purpose flour, salt, yeast, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. 2Combine all-purpose flour, salt, yeast, and sugar in a bowl.
  3. 3Combine all-purpose flour, salt, yeast, and sugar in a bowl.
  4. 4Add warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. 5Add warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  6. 6Add warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  7. 7Transfer the dough to a floured flat surface.
  8. 8Transfer the dough to a floured flat surface.
  9. 9Transfer the dough to a floured flat surface.
  10. 10Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft and smooth.
  11. 11Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft and smooth.
  12. 12Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft and smooth.
  13. 13Cut the dough into 12 pieces to make a dozen bagels.
  14. 14Cut the dough into 12 pieces to make a dozen bagels.
  15. 15Cut the dough into 12 pieces to make a dozen bagels.
  16. 16Flatten each piece of dough, pull all the sides into the middle, and smooth it into a ball.
  17. 17Flatten each piece of dough, pull all the sides into the middle, and smooth it into a ball.
  18. 18Flatten each piece of dough, pull all the sides into the middle, and smooth it into a ball.
  19. 19Poke a hole in the middle of each dough ball and pull to create a bagel shape.
  20. 20Poke a hole in the middle of each dough ball and pull to create a bagel shape.
  21. 21Poke a hole in the middle of each dough ball and pull to create a bagel shape.
  22. 22Cover the shaped bagels and let them rise for 30 minutes.
  23. 23Cover the shaped bagels and let them rise for 30 minutes.
  24. 24Cover the shaped bagels and let them rise for 30 minutes.
  25. 25Once risen, place a pot of boiling water on the stove and boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on each side.
  26. 26Once risen, place a pot of boiling water on the stove and boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on each side.
  27. 27Once risen, place a pot of boiling water on the stove and boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on each side.
  28. 28Transfer the boiled bagels to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  29. 29Transfer the boiled bagels to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  30. 30Transfer the boiled bagels to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  31. 31Brush the bagels with egg wash and add any desired toppings, such as sesame seeds.
  32. 32Brush the bagels with egg wash and add any desired toppings, such as sesame seeds.
  33. 33Brush the bagels with egg wash and add any desired toppings, such as sesame seeds.
  34. 34Bake the bagels at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes.
  35. 35Bake the bagels at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes.
  36. 36Bake the bagels at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 tablespoons yeast
  • 1.5 tablespoons yeast
  • 1.5 tablespoons yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1.75 cups warm water
  • 1.75 cups warm water
  • 1.75 cups warm water
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • 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.