Bagel Recipe
A freshly baked, chewy bagel with a golden crust, perfect for toasting and topping with your favorite spreads.
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Ingredients
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Bagel Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Once the yeast is activated, pour it into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Bagels
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the dough, divide it into 8 equal pieces, and shape each piece into a bagel by rolling it into a ball and then making a hole in the center.
- 7
Boil Bagels
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil each bagel for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and let cool slightly.
- 8
- 9
Bake
Place the bagels on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool on a wire rack, and serve fresh.
