Homemade Bagels
Freshly baked bagels are a delightful treat that elevate any breakfast experience. With a warm, chewy texture and a golden-brown crust, these homemade bagels are perfect for slathering with cream cheese or piling high with your favorite toppings. Gather your friends or family for a fun brunch as you create delicious memories together. Follow this easy recipe to make bagels that rival those from any New York deli!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- Optional toppings (e.g., sesame seeds, poppy seeds)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until it forms a rough dough.
- Knead the Dough: Place dough on a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape Bagels: Punch down the dough, divide into 8 pieces, roll into balls, then poke holes in the center and stretch gently.
- Boil Bagels: In boiling water with baking soda, boil each bagel for 30 seconds on each side.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place boiled bagels on parchment-lined sheets, add toppings if desired, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg