Jul 14 2026
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Dozen Bagels Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

Make Dozen Bagels Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet and Dry

    Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Knead Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    First Rise

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

Shaping and Boiling

  1. 6

    Divide the Dough

    Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.

  2. 7

    Shape Bagels

    Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and gently stretch it to form a bagel shape.

  3. 8

    Boil Bagels

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully drop in bagels, boiling them for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and drain.

Baking and Topping

  1. 9

    Preheat Oven

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

  2. 10

    Add Toppings

    Place the boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, coarse sea salt, or everything bagel seasoning as desired.

  3. 11

    Bake Bagels

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

  4. 12

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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