Description
Indulge in the joy of freshly baked bagels right from your kitchen! With a chewy exterior and soft interior, these homemade bagels are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a delicious twist that will impress family and friends. Whether you enjoy them plain or loaded with cream cheese, this easy bagel recipe will transport you to a cozy café atmosphere.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, everything seasoning
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it rest until bubbly (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, divide into about 8 pieces, shape into bagels by poking holes through the center.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil water with baking soda in a pot. Boil bagels for 30 seconds on each side before transferring to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: <0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg