Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups (360 ml) warm water (between 100–110°F/38–43°C)
- 2 and 3/4 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
- 4 cups (520g) bread flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup, granulated sugar, or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Nonstick spray or 2 teaspoons butter/olive oil for coating the bowl
- Egg wash: 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- For boiling: 2 quarts water and 1/4 cup (85g) honey or barley malt syrup
Instructions
- Whisk warm water and yeast together in a large bowl or stand mixer, then let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, brown sugar, and salt to the mixture and beat on medium speed until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
- Knead the dough for 6-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size (about 1.5–2 hours).
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces, shape into balls, and make holes in the center.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare boiling water with honey.
- Boil the bagels for 1 minute on each side, then place on baking sheets.
- Brush with egg wash, add toppings if desired, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Last Step:
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Ensure water temperature is around 100-110°F to activate yeast effectively.
Kneading is crucial for gluten development; do not skip this step.
Allow dough to rise sufficiently for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 330
- Fat: 1.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 10