Delicious Chewy Bagels

30 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a measuring cup, combine warm water (not steaming) and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes (skip if using instant yeast).
  2. 2In a measuring cup, combine warm water (not steaming) and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes (skip if using instant yeast).
  3. 3In a measuring cup, combine warm water (not steaming) and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes (skip if using instant yeast).
  4. 4Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the yeast mixture. Stir until foamy.
  5. 5Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the yeast mixture. Stir until foamy.
  6. 6Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the yeast mixture. Stir until foamy.
  7. 7In a large mixing bowl, combine 4.5 cups of bread flour (or all-purpose flour) and 2 teaspoons of salt.
  8. 8In a large mixing bowl, combine 4.5 cups of bread flour (or all-purpose flour) and 2 teaspoons of salt.
  9. 9In a large mixing bowl, combine 4.5 cups of bread flour (or all-purpose flour) and 2 teaspoons of salt.
  10. 10Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined. Stir 15 times.
  11. 11Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined. Stir 15 times.
  12. 12Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined. Stir 15 times.
  13. 13Use a spatula or your knuckles to mix the dough until it forms a shaggy ball. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquid.
  14. 14Use a spatula or your knuckles to mix the dough until it forms a shaggy ball. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquid.
  15. 15Use a spatula or your knuckles to mix the dough until it forms a shaggy ball. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquid.
  16. 16Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes. If you are using a mixer, knead it for 5 minutes on level 4.
  17. 17Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes. If you are using a mixer, knead it for 5 minutes on level 4.
  18. 18Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes. If you are using a mixer, knead it for 5 minutes on level 4.
  19. 19Place the kneaded dough in a bowl, drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and cover it with a lid. Let the dough rise in a warm place (like the oven with the oven light on) until doubled in size.
  20. 20Place the kneaded dough in a bowl, drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and cover it with a lid. Let the dough rise in a warm place (like the oven with the oven light on) until doubled in size.
  21. 21Place the kneaded dough in a bowl, drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and cover it with a lid. Let the dough rise in a warm place (like the oven with the oven light on) until doubled in size.
  22. 22Divide the risen dough into 8 large or 12 small pieces and shape each into a ball. Tuck the bottom of the ball to form a round shape.
  23. 23Divide the risen dough into 8 large or 12 small pieces and shape each into a ball. Tuck the bottom of the ball to form a round shape.
  24. 24Divide the risen dough into 8 large or 12 small pieces and shape each into a ball. Tuck the bottom of the ball to form a round shape.
  25. 25Make a hole in the center of each ball to shape them into bagels.
  26. 26Make a hole in the center of each ball to shape them into bagels.
  27. 27Make a hole in the center of each ball to shape them into bagels.
  28. 28Place the bagels on a greased baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rest for 20 minutes.
  29. 29Place the bagels on a greased baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rest for 20 minutes.
  30. 30Place the bagels on a greased baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rest for 20 minutes.
  31. 31Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bring 12 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of sugar to a boil in a pot.
  32. 32Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bring 12 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of sugar to a boil in a pot.
  33. 33Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bring 12 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of sugar to a boil in a pot.
  34. 34Boil the bagels for 1 minute per side using a slotted spoon.
  35. 35Boil the bagels for 1 minute per side using a slotted spoon.
  36. 36Boil the bagels for 1 minute per side using a slotted spoon.
  37. 37Remove the bagels and place them on the greased baking sheet.
  38. 38Remove the bagels and place them on the greased baking sheet.
  39. 39Remove the bagels and place them on the greased baking sheet.
  40. 40Prepare an egg wash (1 raw egg, scrambled), and brush it on the bagels. This helps them look nice and brown.
  41. 41Prepare an egg wash (1 raw egg, scrambled), and brush it on the bagels. This helps them look nice and brown.
  42. 42Prepare an egg wash (1 raw egg, scrambled), and brush it on the bagels. This helps them look nice and brown.
  43. 43Bake the bagels at 425°F for 20-25 minutes. Flip halfway through, for the last 5 minutes, for even browning.
  44. 44Bake the bagels at 425°F for 20-25 minutes. Flip halfway through, for the last 5 minutes, for even browning.
  45. 45Bake the bagels at 425°F for 20-25 minutes. Flip halfway through, for the last 5 minutes, for even browning.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 2.25 teaspoons yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4.5 cups bread flour
  • 4.5 cups bread flour
  • 4.5 cups bread flour
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 12 cups water
  • 12 cups water
  • 12 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 raw egg
  • 1 raw egg
  • 1 raw egg

Equipment

measuring cupmeasuring spoonsmixing bowlwooden spoonspatulamixer (optional)cutting board (optional)moist towel (optional)baking sheetsovenslotted spoon or spatulabowlwhisk