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Easy Homemade Bagels
Learn how to make the easiest homemade bagels from scratch with this simple Sunday baking recipe. This recipe uses active dry yeast, warm water, sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt to create delicious, chewy bagels. Perfect for a weekend baking project!
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Proofed dough, ready for shaping
Recipe Information
45m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
3h 15m
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
220
Calories
8g
Protein
47g
Carbs
1g
Fat
Shaped bagels on baking sheet
Ingredients
Servings: 8
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Bagels boiling in water
Instructions
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- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.10m
Preview10mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. - Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or a sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms.5m
Preview5mPreviewAdd the all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or a sturdy spatula until a shaggy dough forms. - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it's smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.10m
Preview10mPreviewTurn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it's smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.1h 30m
Preview1h 30mPreviewPlace the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size. - Gently punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8-10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center with your thumb and stretch it to form a bagel shape.15m
Preview15mPreviewGently punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8-10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center with your thumb and stretch it to form a bagel shape. - Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover loosely, and let them rest for another 20 minutes.20m
Preview20mPreviewPlace the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover loosely, and let them rest for another 20 minutes. - Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of sugar or malt syrup to the boiling water for extra shine and flavor.10m
Preview10mPreviewPreheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of sugar or malt syrup to the boiling water for extra shine and flavor. - Boil the bagels in batches for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them back to the parchment-lined baking sheet.8mPreview8mPreviewBoil the bagels in batches for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them back to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip them halfway for even browning.22m
Preview22mPreviewBake the bagels in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip them halfway for even browning. - Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy plain or with your favorite toppings!30m
Preview30mPreviewRemove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy plain or with your favorite toppings!
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