Homemade Bagels
Ingredients
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3½ cups (440 g) bread flour or all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp salt
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1 tbsp sugar
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2¼ tsp (7 g) instant yeast
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1¼ cups (300 ml) warm water
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
For boiling
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2 litres water
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1 tbsp honey or sugar
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1 tsp baking soda
For topping
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1 egg, beaten
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Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything seasoning, or coarse salt
Method
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Make the dough: Mix the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Add the warm water and oil and knead for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours, until roughly doubled in size.
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Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, then make a hole in the center and stretch it gently to form a bagel shape.
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Cover and let the bagels rest for 15–20 minutes.
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Boil: Bring the water to a gentle boil and add the honey and baking soda. Boil the bagels 30–45 seconds per side, then remove with a slotted spoon.
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Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and add your favorite toppings.
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Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 18–22 minutes, until deeply golden brown.
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Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Tip
For especially chewy bagels, refrigerate the shaped bagels overnight and boil and bake them the next morning.
