Jul 13 2026

Bagels Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Served with cream cheese.

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Ingredients

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Bagel Dough

Toppings (optional)

Method

Preparing the Bagel Dough

  1. 1

    Activate the Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, until foamy.

  2. 2

    Make the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is foamy, add it to the flour mixture along with vegetable oil and honey. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. 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 the Bagels

  1. 4

    Divide and Shape

    Once 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 in the center with your finger to form a bagel shape.

  2. 5

    Second Rise

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

Boiling and Baking

  1. 6

    Boil the Bagels

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully drop in a few bagels at a time and boil for about 1 minute on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place back on the baking sheet.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    If using toppings, sprinkle them over the bagels while they are still wet after boiling.

  3. 8

    Bake the Bagels

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the bagels for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Preparing the Cream Cheese Spread

  1. 9

    Mix the Cream Cheese

    In a bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Spread the cream cheese mixture generously on the warm bagels and enjoy!

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