# New York Style Bagels

New York style bagels are known for their firm, chewy texture and gorgeous shiny crust, achieved by boiling the dough in a sticky sweet poaching liquid before baking.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 180 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g white bread flour
- 7 g yeast
- 300 ml warm water
- 20 g sugar
- 9 g salt
- 3 litres boiling water
- 20 g honey
- 10 g sugar
- 15 g baking soda
- 15 g salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- Seeds/toppings of choice

## Instructions

1. Mix dough ingredients until combined.
2. Knead for 10-15 mins, or until the dough is smooth and springs back slowly when pressed.
3. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, then leave to prove 1 hour.
4. Punch down dough to de-gas.
5. Divide dough into 8 and shape into bagels by pressing your index and thumb together until a hole forms.
6. Place on a lined sheet, then cover again with a towel and prove a final 45 mins.
7. Poach the bagels in the boiling liquid for 45 seconds each side.
8. Bake for 20-25 mins at 220 degrees.

## Tips

- Trust the process when boiling the dough, ignoring the wrinkly look as they will transform after baking.
- The key characteristic of a New York bagel is its firm, chewy texture and gorgeous shiny crust, which comes from boiling the dough in a sticky sweet poaching liquid.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefitlondoner/video/7308802315606183201?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7624817005350094358
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8bf2c980-4b39-4c85-a38f-6a89bf52e9f1
- Extracted: 2026-04-14

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