Homemade Bagels (Three Ways)

55m
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. 2Mix the yeast mixture, cover it with a towel, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to a bowl containing 5 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of salt.
  4. 4Mix the flour and yeast mixture together until you get a shaggy dough.
  5. 5Transfer the shaggy dough to a clean countertop and separate a piece for the cheddar jalapeño bagels.
  6. 6Knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
  7. 7For the cheddar jalapeño portion, add sliced jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese to the dough and knead to incorporate.
  8. 8Use a bench scraper to cut the cheddar jalapeño dough into 6 pieces for 6 bagels.
  9. 9Turn each section of cheddar jalapeño dough into a little dough ball.
  10. 10Knead the remaining plain dough for 10 minutes.
  11. 11Cut the plain dough into 12 pieces for 6 plain bagels and 6 everything bagels.
  12. 12Let all the dough balls rest for 15 minutes.
  13. 13After 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.
  14. 14Let the shaped bagels rest for 30 minutes.
  15. 15Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and get a pot of water boiling.
  16. 16Boil each bagel for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  17. 17Place the boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  18. 18Cover the bagels in egg wash using a basting brush.
  19. 19Decorate some bagels with everything bagel seasoning.
  20. 20Decorate some bagels with shredded cheddar cheese.
  21. 21Add sliced jalapeños on top of the cheddar cheese bagels.
  22. 22Bake the bagels in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  23. 23Transfer the baked bagels to a cooling rack to cool.

Ingredients

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