Jul 14 2026

Bagels Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Bagel Dough

Bagel Toppings

Method

Preparing the Dough

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, pour it into the flour mixture along with the barley malt syrup or honey. Mix until a rough dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Shaping and Boiling the Bagels

  1. 5

    Shape the Bagels

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then poke a hole in the center, gently stretching to form a ring.

  2. 6

    Boil the Bagels

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of sugar. Boil each bagel for about 1 minute on each side, then remove and allow to drain on a wire rack.

Baking the Bagels

  1. 7

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 8

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle cornmeal on a baking sheet. Place the boiled bagels on the sheet and add your desired toppings (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, etc.).

  3. 9

    Bake the Bagels

    Bake the bagels for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Serving

  1. 10

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the bagels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with your choice of spreads.

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