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The Perfect Bagels
40m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Whisk and let sit for 5 minutes to activate.
2
Add flour to the yeast mixture.
3
Add melted butter and a pinch of salt.
4
Mix with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes.
5
Knead the dough with your hands for a couple of minutes.
6
Grease a bowl and place the dough inside. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
7
Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces (about 140-150 grams each).
8
Roll each piece into a ball and make a hole in the center to shape into a bagel.
9
Place the bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10
Bring some water to a boil in a saucepan, add baking soda, and stir until dissolved.
11
Boil the bagels in the baking soda water for about 45 seconds per batch.
12
Remove the bagels with a fine-mesh strainer and place them back on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
13
Brush the bagels with egg wash.
14
Sprinkle half of the bagels with everything bagel seasoning.
15
Bake at 400 degrees for about 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 wash
1 everything bagel seasoning
Equipment
whisk
electric mixer
bowl
parchment paper
baking sheet
pastry scraper or knife
kitchen scale
saucepan
fine-mesh strainer
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