Homemade New York-Style Bagels
Classic New York-style bagels, chewy and delicious, perfect for breakfast with your favorite spread.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking sheet
- Large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups water warm
- 1 tablespoon honey optional, for boiling
- Toppings optional: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
Prepare the dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add the warm water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.4 cups bread flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 packet active dry yeast, 1 1/2 cups water
Let the dough rise:
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the bagels:
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center with your thumb and stretch to form a bagel shape.
Boil the bagels:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding honey if desired. Boil the bagels in batches for about 1 minute on each side, then transfer to a kitchen towel to drain.1 tablespoon honey
Bake the bagels:
- Place the boiled bagels on a baking sheet. Add toppings if desired by brushing with water and sprinkling on sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.Toppings
Serve:
- Allow the bagels to cool slightly before serving with your favorite spread.
Notes
Bagels can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Experiment with different toppings for variety.
Experiment with different toppings for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 299mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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