Jul 14 2026
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Bagel Recipe

Inspired by Townies Grill'd Philly Subs and More
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Make Bagel Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

Boiling Solution

Toppings (optional)

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and granulated sugar (1 tbsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 tsp) on top. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tbsp). Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and vegetable oil (1 tbsp). Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

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

  4. 4

    First Rise

    Place the dough ball in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Shaping and Boiling

  1. 5

    Shape Bagels

    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, stretching it into a bagel shape.

  2. 6

    Prepare Boiling Solution

    In a large pot, bring water (10 cups) to a boil and add baking soda (2 tbsp) and honey (1 tbsp).

  3. 7

    Boil Bagels

    Carefully drop the shaped bagels into the boiling water, 2-3 at a time. Boil for 1 minute on each side, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Baking

  1. 8

    Preheat Oven

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

  2. 9

    Add Toppings

    If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds (0.5 cups), poppy seeds (0.5 cups), or coarse salt (1 tbsp) on top of the bagels before baking.

  3. 10

    Bake Bagels

    Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, rotating the baking sheet halfway through for even baking.

  4. 11

    Cool and Serve

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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