Homemade Bagels (Three Ways)

55 mins
Serves 18
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Directions

  1. 1Combine 2 and a quarter cups of warm water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 and a half tablespoons of yeast in a mixing pitcher.
  2. 2Combine 2 and a quarter cups of warm water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 and a half tablespoons of yeast in a mixing pitcher.
  3. 3Combine 2 and a quarter cups of warm water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 and a half tablespoons of yeast in a mixing pitcher.
  4. 4Mix the yeast mixture, cover it with a towel, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  5. 5Mix the yeast mixture, cover it with a towel, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  6. 6Mix the yeast mixture, cover it with a towel, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  7. 7Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to a bowl containing 5 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of salt.
  8. 8Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to a bowl containing 5 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of salt.
  9. 9Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to a bowl containing 5 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of salt.
  10. 10Mix the flour and yeast mixture together until you get a shaggy dough.
  11. 11Mix the flour and yeast mixture together until you get a shaggy dough.
  12. 12Mix the flour and yeast mixture together until you get a shaggy dough.
  13. 13Transfer the shaggy dough to a clean countertop and separate a piece for the cheddar jalapeño bagels.
  14. 14Transfer the shaggy dough to a clean countertop and separate a piece for the cheddar jalapeño bagels.
  15. 15Transfer the shaggy dough to a clean countertop and separate a piece for the cheddar jalapeño bagels.
  16. 16Knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
  17. 17Knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
  18. 18Knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
  19. 19For the cheddar jalapeño portion, add sliced jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese to the dough and knead to incorporate.
  20. 20For the cheddar jalapeño portion, add sliced jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese to the dough and knead to incorporate.
  21. 21For the cheddar jalapeño portion, add sliced jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese to the dough and knead to incorporate.
  22. 22Use a bench scraper to cut the cheddar jalapeño dough into 6 pieces for 6 bagels.
  23. 23Use a bench scraper to cut the cheddar jalapeño dough into 6 pieces for 6 bagels.
  24. 24Use a bench scraper to cut the cheddar jalapeño dough into 6 pieces for 6 bagels.
  25. 25Turn each section of cheddar jalapeño dough into a little dough ball.
  26. 26Turn each section of cheddar jalapeño dough into a little dough ball.
  27. 27Turn each section of cheddar jalapeño dough into a little dough ball.
  28. 28Knead the remaining plain dough for 10 minutes.
  29. 29Knead the remaining plain dough for 10 minutes.
  30. 30Knead the remaining plain dough for 10 minutes.
  31. 31Cut the plain dough into 12 pieces for 6 plain bagels and 6 everything bagels.
  32. 32Cut the plain dough into 12 pieces for 6 plain bagels and 6 everything bagels.
  33. 33Cut the plain dough into 12 pieces for 6 plain bagels and 6 everything bagels.
  34. 34Let all the dough balls rest for 15 minutes.
  35. 35Let all the dough balls rest for 15 minutes.
  36. 36Let all the dough balls rest for 15 minutes.
  37. 37After 15 minutes, gently push your fingers through the center of each dough ball to create a hole, then carefully shape it to the desired size.
  38. 38After 15 minutes, gently push your fingers through the center of each dough ball to create a hole, then carefully shape it to the desired size.
  39. 39After 15 minutes, gently push your fingers through the center of each dough ball to create a hole, then carefully shape it to the desired size.
  40. 40Let the shaped bagels rest for 30 minutes.
  41. 41Let the shaped bagels rest for 30 minutes.
  42. 42Let the shaped bagels rest for 30 minutes.
  43. 43Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and get a pot of water boiling.
  44. 44Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and get a pot of water boiling.
  45. 45Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and get a pot of water boiling.
  46. 46Boil each bagel for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  47. 47Boil each bagel for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  48. 48Boil each bagel for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  49. 49Place the boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  50. 50Place the boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  51. 51Place the boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  52. 52Cover the bagels in egg wash using a basting brush.
  53. 53Cover the bagels in egg wash using a basting brush.
  54. 54Cover the bagels in egg wash using a basting brush.
  55. 55Decorate some bagels with everything bagel seasoning.
  56. 56Decorate some bagels with everything bagel seasoning.
  57. 57Decorate some bagels with everything bagel seasoning.
  58. 58Decorate some bagels with shredded cheddar cheese.
  59. 59Decorate some bagels with shredded cheddar cheese.
  60. 60Decorate some bagels with shredded cheddar cheese.
  61. 61Add sliced jalapeños on top of the cheddar cheese bagels.
  62. 62Add sliced jalapeños on top of the cheddar cheese bagels.
  63. 63Add sliced jalapeños on top of the cheddar cheese bagels.
  64. 64Bake the bagels in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  65. 65Bake the bagels in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  66. 66Bake the bagels in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  67. 67Transfer the baked bagels to a cooling rack to cool.
  68. 68Transfer the baked bagels to a cooling rack to cool.
  69. 69Transfer the baked bagels to a cooling rack to cool.

Ingredients

  • 2.25 cups Warm water
  • 2.25 cups Warm water
  • 2.25 cups Warm water
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons Yeast
  • 1.5 tablespoons Yeast
  • 1.5 tablespoons Yeast
  • 5 cups Flour
  • 5 cups Flour
  • 5 cups Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Jalapeños
  • Jalapeños
  • Jalapeños
  • Egg wash
  • Egg wash
  • Egg wash
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Everything bagel seasoning

Equipment

Measuring cupMeasuring spoonsMixing pitcherTowelLarge bowlWooden spoonCountertopBench scraperPotSlotted spoonBaking sheetParchment paperBasting brushCooling rackTongs

Tips

  • If you have weak arms, kneading for 10 minutes will make you tired.
  • Add more cheddar cheese and jalapenos than shown in the video for a stronger flavor.
  • Cover the bagels with egg wash and decorate them in sections so the toppings stick better while the egg wash is still sticky.
  • Transfer the baked bagels to a cooling rack to prevent soggy bottoms.