Jul 13 2026
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Bagel Recipe

Inspired by Paris Bistro
Time2h
Serves8

Make Bagel Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

Boiling Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) with sugar (1 tbsp) and active dry yeast (2 tsp). Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix together bread flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp).

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the dry ingredients along with vegetable oil (1 tbsp). Mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    First Rise

    Place the 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

  1. 6

    Shape Bagels

    After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then poke a hole through the center to form a bagel shape.

  2. 7

    Second Rise

    Place the shaped bagels on a floured baking sheet and cover them with a damp cloth. Let them rest for about 15 minutes.

  3. 8

    Prepare Boiling Water

    In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add baking soda (1 tbsp) and sugar (2 tbsp) to the boiling water.

  4. 9

    Boil Bagels

    Carefully drop the bagels into the boiling water (2-3 at a time) and boil for 1 minute on each side. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them back on the baking sheet.

Baking

  1. 10

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 11

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle sesame seeds (1/4 cup), poppy seeds (1/4 cup), and coarse sea salt (1/2 tbsp) over the boiled bagels.

  3. 12

    Bake Bagels

    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

  4. 13

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the bagels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or toasted.

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