Homemade Bagels

70 mins
Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Add 2 cups of warm water to a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast to the warm water.
  3. 3Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the mixture.
  4. 4Whisk the mixture and let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
  5. 5Once the yeast is activated, add 5 cups of all-purpose flour to the bowl.
  6. 6Add half a cup of melted butter to the mixture.
  7. 7Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.
  8. 8Place the mixture into an electric mixer and knead for about 5 minutes until it forms a soft dough.
  9. 9Knead the dough with your hands for a couple of minutes until it is very soft.
  10. 10Grease the bowl with olive oil.
  11. 11Place the dough ball back into the greased bowl.
  12. 12Cover the bowl and place it in a warm spot for about an hour until the dough doubles in size.
  13. 13Once the dough has doubled in size, cut it into 10 equal portions, each weighing about 140-150 grams.
  14. 14Roll each portion of dough into a smooth ball.
  15. 15Cut parchment paper into squares, one for each bagel.
  16. 16Take each dough ball, create a hole in the center, and shape it into a bagel, then place it on a square of parchment paper.
  17. 17Prepare a pan of warm water with approximately a quarter cup of baking soda.
  18. 18Once the water is hot and the baking soda is dissolved, add the bagels in batches, still on their parchment paper, into the water.
  19. 19Let the bagels sit in the water for about 45 seconds on each side.
  20. 20Remove the bagels from the water using a slotted spoon and place them on a cookie tray lined with parchment paper.
  21. 21Brush each bagel with an egg wash.
  22. 22Leave half of the bagels plain and sprinkle the rest with everything bagel seasoning.
  23. 23Bake the bagels in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2.25 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.25 cup baking soda
  • 1 egg egg wash
  • 1 seasoning everything bagel seasoning

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use parchment paper to easily transfer bagels to water without sticking.
  • Bake for exactly 15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for perfect bagels.