Homemade Sourdough Bagel

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Mix active starter, warm water, and sugar.
  2. 2Mix active starter, warm water, and sugar.
  3. 3Mix active starter, warm water, and sugar.
  4. 4Add bread flour and salt.
  5. 5Add bread flour and salt.
  6. 6Add bread flour and salt.
  7. 7Mix until it forms a shaggy dough.
  8. 8Mix until it forms a shaggy dough.
  9. 9Mix until it forms a shaggy dough.
  10. 10Knead with the heel of your hand for 5-6 minutes.
  11. 11Knead with the heel of your hand for 5-6 minutes.
  12. 12Knead with the heel of your hand for 5-6 minutes.
  13. 13Let it sit for 60 minutes, then knead again for 30 seconds.
  14. 14Let it sit for 60 minutes, then knead again for 30 seconds.
  15. 15Let it sit for 60 minutes, then knead again for 30 seconds.
  16. 16Place a damp hand towel over it for 8-12 hours for bulk rise.
  17. 17Place a damp hand towel over it for 8-12 hours for bulk rise.
  18. 18Place a damp hand towel over it for 8-12 hours for bulk rise.
  19. 19Roll out and cut into 8 pieces, each weighing around 115 grams.
  20. 20Roll out and cut into 8 pieces, each weighing around 115 grams.
  21. 21Roll out and cut into 8 pieces, each weighing around 115 grams.
  22. 22Roll it in between your hands to make a rope.
  23. 23Roll it in between your hands to make a rope.
  24. 24Roll it in between your hands to make a rope.
  25. 25Flatten out one end and wrap it completely around the tail of the other end.
  26. 26Flatten out one end and wrap it completely around the tail of the other end.
  27. 27Flatten out one end and wrap it completely around the tail of the other end.
  28. 28Cover them again for their second rise for 30-60 minutes.
  29. 29Cover them again for their second rise for 30-60 minutes.
  30. 30Cover them again for their second rise for 30-60 minutes.
  31. 31Preheat your oven to 425.
  32. 32Preheat your oven to 425.
  33. 33Preheat your oven to 425.
  34. 34Boil some water and squirt some honey in there.
  35. 35Boil some water and squirt some honey in there.
  36. 36Boil some water and squirt some honey in there.
  37. 37Put the bagels in the boiling water for 30 seconds per side.
  38. 38Put the bagels in the boiling water for 30 seconds per side.
  39. 39Put the bagels in the boiling water for 30 seconds per side.
  40. 40Place them on a paper towel.
  41. 41Place them on a paper towel.
  42. 42Place them on a paper towel.
  43. 43Move them to a baking sheet and add whatever toppings you want.
  44. 44Move them to a baking sheet and add whatever toppings you want.
  45. 45Move them to a baking sheet and add whatever toppings you want.
  46. 46Put them in the oven and bake for 20-24 minutes.
  47. 47Put them in the oven and bake for 20-24 minutes.
  48. 48Put them in the oven and bake for 20-24 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 150 grams active starter
  • 150 grams active starter
  • 150 grams active starter
  • 250 grams warm water
  • 250 grams warm water
  • 250 grams warm water
  • 40 grams sugar
  • 40 grams sugar
  • 40 grams sugar
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 11 grams salt
  • 11 grams salt
  • 11 grams salt
  • honey
  • honey
  • honey
  • everything bagel seasoning
  • everything bagel seasoning
  • everything bagel seasoning
  • shredded cheese
  • shredded cheese
  • shredded cheese

Equipment

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Tips

  • Store bread in paper bags with metal tabs and a clear window for gifting.
  • Bake a little longer for extra crunchy bagels.