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Homemade Bagels Recipe
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Homemade Bagels

Fresh, soft and warm, these homemade bagels with cheddar cheese are simple to make and absolutely delicious with butter or cream cheese!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword bagel, bread, breadmaking, yeast
Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8 bagels
Calories 270kcal
Author Sheryl

Ingredients

Bagel Dough

  • 1.5 C warm water (100 - 110 degrees F)
  • 3 tsp active dry yeast
  • 4 C all purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt or more, to taste

Water Bath

  • 1/4 C honey or malt barley syrup
  • 2 quarts water

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg white + 1 Tbsp water

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

  • Mix the warm water and yeast in the bowl of your stand mixer and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add the flour, brown sugar, and salt and beat on low speed using the dough hook attachment for approx. 2 minutes.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes. The dough will be heavy and stiff.
  • Place the dough back in a lightly greased bowl and turn the dough to coat all sides in oil. Cover and let rise for 60-90 minutes. During that time, line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.

Shape the Bagels

  • When the dough is done rising (doubled in size), punch it down and divide into 8 pieces. Shape into a ball and push your finger in the middle to make a 2" diameter hole. Shape them and set them on your parchment - loosely cover.

Water Bath

  • Combine two quarts of water with the honey or malt barley syrup. Once at a boil, drop the bagels in the water, 4 at a time.
  • Cook the bagels for 1 minute on each side.
  • During this time, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Remove the bagels from the water bath and set on the baking tray. Brush with egg wash, and your choice of topping.

Bake

  • Bake the bagels for 15-18 minutes at 425 degrees F or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool before enjoying.

Notes

  • To store: Cover tightly and keep at room temp for one day. Or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat to soften.
  • Don't have a mixer? Mix the ingredients in a large bowl and knead, by hand, for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 3mg