Bag Bage Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bagel Ingredients
Topping Options
Method
Bagel Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (2 tbs). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 tsp) over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tbs). Mix well.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Once the yeast is frothy, pour it into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough starts to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- 5
Let the Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Bagels
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then poke a hole through the center with your finger, stretching it to form a bagel shape.
Boiling and Baking
- 7
Prepare Boiling Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda (2 tbs). This will help give the bagels their chewy texture.
- 8
Boil the Bagels
Carefully drop a few bagels at a time into the boiling water. Boil for about 1-2 minutes on each side, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal (2 tbs).
- 9
Add Toppings
While the bagels are still wet, sprinkle your desired toppings (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything seasoning) on top. You can also sprinkle with coarse sea salt to taste.
- 10
Bake the Bagels
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the bagels for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, rotating halfway through for even baking.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove the bagels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.