Sesame Bagel Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Boiling Water
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Once the yeast is activated, pour it into the flour mixture. Stir to combine, then knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- 3
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.
Shaping Bagels
- 4
Shape the Bagels
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center with your finger and stretch it to form a ring.
- 5
Second Rise
Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Boiling and Baking
- 6
- 7
Boil Bagels
Carefully drop bagels into the boiling water (2-3 at a time) and boil for 1 minute on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place back on the baking sheet.
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 9
Apply Egg Wash
Brush the tops of the bagels with the egg wash and sprinkle with salt and sesame seeds.
- 10
Bake Bagels
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cooling
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove bagels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
