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Simple Homemade Bagel Recipe

Rosemary Molloy
This simple bagel recipe is an easy-to-follow bagel recipe that results in deliciously chewy bagels with a thin golden-brown crust every time!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 13 hours
Total Time 13 hours 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 7 bagels
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons water (lukewarm)
  • 3 ½ cups bread flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey

EXTRAS

  • 8 cups water
  • ¾ tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl add the water, sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit for approximately 5 -10 minutes, then stir together.
  • In the mixing bowl of a stand up mixer add the flour, salt and honey, then add the yeast mixture, mix at lowest speed (#1) with the dough hook attachment until the dough just starts to come together, approximately 3-4 minutes. Increase the speed to medium low (#2) and continue for approximately 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • Remove the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and divide into 7 portions. Roll into balls, cover with a tea towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Form each of the balls into a rope approximately 10 inches (25 cm) long and shape into a circle, join the ends, (the ends should over lap by about 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) (damp the ends with water for them to stick together).
  • Dust a large cookie sheet lightly with rice flour, place rings on the sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate 12-18 hours (overnight).
  • Remove from the fridge and let sit for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Pre-heat oven to 420F (210C).
  • In a large pot add 8 cups of water and 3/4 tablespoon of honey bring to a boil.
  • Add bagel rings 2 or 3 at a time, boil for 60 seconds, turn over and boil for another 60 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack.
  • Place boiled bagels on cookie sheet, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with seeds if desired, bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden, if bagels are not golden underneath, flip over and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove the baked bagels immediately to wire rack to cool. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 431mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Keyword basic bagels, homemade bagels, simple bagel recipe
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