Homemade Bagels: A Morning Delight
Elevate your breakfast experience with these homemade bagels, boasting a perfectly chewy crust and soft center. Freshly baked and customizable with toppings of your choice, these bagels transform any morning into a delightful occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of baking your own delicious bagels right at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (100°F to 110°F)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy (about 5 minutes). Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape the Bagels: Punch down the dough, divide it into equal pieces, roll each into a ball, and poke a hole through the center to form rings.
- Boil Before Baking: Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Boil each bagel for about 1 minute on each side; remove with a slotted spoon.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with toppings, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg