Homemade Bagels
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade bagels with this easy recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a breakfast masterpiece. Enjoy the warm, chewy texture and golden crust, perfect for slathering with cream cheese or piling high with lox. Making bagels at home isn’t just a cooking task; it’s a joyful family tradition filled with laughter and deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp water, optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let it rise: Shape dough into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for about an hour.
- Shape bagels: Punch down the dough, divide it into equal pieces, roll into balls, and poke holes through the center.
- Boil: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil each bagel for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place boiled bagels on parchment-lined baking sheets, brush with egg wash if desired, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg