Dozen Bagels Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine 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 bread flour and salt.
- 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
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 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
- 6
Divide the Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- 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.
- 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
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 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.
- 11
Bake Bagels
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.