Homemade Bagels
Experience the joy of homemade bagels with this easy recipe that delivers a golden-brown crust and a soft, chewy interior. Perfect for brunch or casual get-togethers, these bagels are fully customizable with your favorite toppings. From the first whiff of baking to that satisfying bite, this recipe transforms your kitchen into a cozy bakery. Impress family and friends with your newfound baking skills and enjoy warm bagels fresh out of the oven!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Toppings (e.g., sesame seeds, poppy seeds)
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water and sugar, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt; gradually add yeast mixture until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let rise: Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Shape bagels: Punch down dough, divide into pieces, roll into balls, and poke holes in the center.
- Boil bagels: Boil each bagel in salted water for 30 seconds on each side.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), place boiled bagels on parchment-lined baking sheet, add toppings, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg