Homemade New York Style Bagels

20m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a measuring cup, mix 300 grams of water at around 100°F with 10 grams of instant yeast and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together 500 grams of bread flour, 6 grams of salt, and 23 grams of sugar.
  3. 3Add the yeast water mixture to the flour mixture and mix until a dough starts to form.
  4. 4Turn the dough out onto the counter and knead until smooth.
  5. 5Place the dough in a medium-sized bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
  6. 6Punch down the dough and divide it into eight equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.
  7. 7Place the dough balls on a baking sheet, cover with a damp towel, and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  8. 8Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the bagels and boil for one minute, flip, and boil for one more minute.
  9. 9Transfer the bagels to the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
  10. 10Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  11. 11Let the bagels cool on a wire rack.
  12. 12Once cooled, spread cream cheese on the bagels, top with lox, tomato, red onion, capers, and a pinch of salt.

Ingredients

  • 300 grams water
  • 10 grams instant yeast
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 6 grams salt
  • 23 grams sugar
  • 1 egg wash
  • 1 everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 cream cheese
  • 1 lox
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 onion
  • 1 capers

Equipment

Measuring cupThermometerWhiskLarge bowlCounterBaking sheetDamp towelLarge potWooden scraperOvenWire rackButter knife