Plain Bagel Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Boiling Water
Topping (optional)
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (1 tbsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 tbsp) over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour (4 cups) and salt (2 tsp). Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with vegetable oil (1 tbsp). Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Bagel Shaping
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 6
Shape the Bagels
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then use your finger to make a hole in the center, stretching it to about 2 inches in diameter.
Boiling and Baking
- 7
Boil the Bagels
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the baking soda (0.25 cups) to the water. Carefully drop the shaped bagels into the boiling water, cooking for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
- 8
Bake the Bagels
Using a slotted spoon, remove the bagels from the boiling water and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If desired, sprinkle coarse sea salt on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
