Bagel Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Boiling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough 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.
Shaping and Boiling
- 5
Shape Bagels
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and then poke a hole in the center to form a bagel shape.
- 6
Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 8
Prepare for Baking
Place boiled bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or coarse sea salt as desired.
- 9
Bake Bagels
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
