Easy Homemade Bagel Recipe: Learn How to Make Delicious Bagels from Scratch

Name: Easy Homemade Bagel Recipe: Learn How to Make Delicious Bagels from Scratch
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 500 grams All-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Sugar (For dough, not topping); 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast; 300 ml Water (Warm water (around 105-115°F or 40-46°C))

Follow this simple recipe to make delicious homemade bagels from scratch. This guide will walk you through mixing the dough, shaping the bagels, boiling them for a chewy texture, and baking to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast or a hearty snack!

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Freshly Baked Bagels

Recipe Information

40m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

2h 40m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

International

Amharic

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

11g

Protein

55g

Carbs

Fat

Golden Brown Bagel

Ingredients

All-purpose flour
500 grams
Salt
1 teaspoon

Sugar
(For dough, not topping)
1 teaspoon
Active dry yeast
2 teaspoons
Water
(Warm water (around 105-115°F or 40-46°C))
300 ml

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Perfectly Shaped Bagels

Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
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In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
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Ensure water is not too hot, which can kill the yeast, or too cold, which will not activate it.
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Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour; if too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time.

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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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A warm oven (turned off, with the light on) can provide a good environment for rising.
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Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and stretch it to form the bagel shape.
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Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and stretch it to form the bagel shape.
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Keep the hole relatively large as it will shrink during boiling and baking.
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Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully drop 2-3 bagels into the boiling water at a time. Boil for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, then remove with a slotted spoon.
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Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully drop 2-3 bagels into the boiling water at a time. Boil for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, then remove with a slotted spoon.
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Boiling gives bagels their characteristic chewy texture and shiny crust.

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the boiled bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the boiled bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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For extra flavor, sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning before baking.