Jul 14 2026
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Bagel Recipe

Inspired by La Crêperie Bistro
Time2h
Serves8

choose: blueberry, cinnamon raisin, everything or plain; choose: butter or cream cheese

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Ingredients

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Bagel Base

Toppings

Method

Bagel Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of warm water (about 110°F) with the sugar and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture along with the remaining water and honey. Stir until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If making blueberry or cinnamon raisin bagels, gently fold in blueberries or raisins and cinnamon during the last minute of kneading.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Shape Bagels

    Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center with your finger and stretch it to form a bagel shape.

  6. 6

    Second Rise

    Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Boil Bagels

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tbsp of honey. Boil each bagel for about 1-2 minutes on each side, then remove and let drain on a cooling rack.

  8. 8

    Bake Bagels

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the boiled bagels on a baking sheet and sprinkle with everything seasoning if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Serving Suggestions

  1. 9

    Prepare Toppings

    While the bagels are cooling, soften the butter and cream cheese. You can mix in herbs or spices into cream cheese for added flavor if desired.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Slice the bagels in half and spread butter or cream cheese on top. Enjoy your freshly baked bagels!

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