Homemade New York Style Bagels

20 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a measuring cup, mix 300 grams of water at around 100°F with 10 grams of instant yeast.
  2. 2Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. 3In a large bowl, whisk together 500 grams of bread flour, 6 grams of salt, and 23 grams of sugar.
  4. 4Add the yeast-water mixture and mix with your hands until a dough forms.
  5. 5Turn the dough out onto the counter and knead until smooth.
  6. 6Place the dough in a medium-sized bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
  7. 7Punch down the dough and divide into eight even pieces.
  8. 8Shape each piece into a ball and place on a baking sheet, cover with a damp towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
  9. 9Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the bagels and boil for one minute, then flip and boil for another minute.
  10. 10Transfer bagels to the baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
  11. 11Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
  12. 12Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
  13. 13Let cool on a wire rack.
  14. 14Assemble your bagels with cream cheese, lox, tomato, onion, capers, and a little salt and pepper.

Ingredients

  • 300 grams water
  • 10 grams instant yeast
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 6 grams salt
  • 23 grams sugar
  • 1 egg wash
  • 1 everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 cream cheese
  • 1 lox
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 onion
  • 1 capers

Equipment

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