Homemade Bagel Recipe - Chewy & Flavorful
Enjoy a classic breakfast staple with a simple homemade bagel recipe. Soft and chewy, these bagels are perfect with cream cheese, butter, or any of your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking sheet
- Large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups water warm
- 2 tablespoons honey for boiling water
- sesame seeds (Toppings) or poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a dough forms.4 cups bread flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon instant yeast, 1 1/2 cups water
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add honey.2 tablespoons honey
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and poke a hole in the center to form a bagel shape.
- Boil each bagel for 1 minute on each side, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add toppings if desired, then bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.sesame seeds
Notes
Experiment with different toppings or add-ins like raisins or blueberries.
Boiling the bagels in honey water gives them a slightly sweet crust.
Boiling the bagels in honey water gives them a slightly sweet crust.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 585mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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