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Homemade Bagels

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Delicious homemade bagels that offer freshness and customization right from your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (between 100–110°F/38–43°C)
  • 1 Tablespoon barley malt syrup, granulated sugar, or brown sugar
  • 2 and 3/4 teaspoons (8g) instant or active dry yeast
  • 4 cups (520g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Nonstick spray or 2 teaspoons butter or olive oil for coating the bowl
  • 2 quarts (1.9L) water
  • 1/4 cup (85g) barley malt syrup or honey
  • Egg wash: 1 egg white beaten with 1 Tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, whisk the warm water, barley malt syrup or sugar, and yeast together. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the flour and salt. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until the dough forms a rough mass. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  3. Beat on low speed with the dough hook for an additional 6–7 minutes, or knead by hand on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  4. Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 1.5–2 hours until it doubles in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and make a hole in the center to form bagels.
  6. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Fill a large pot with 2 quarts of water and whisk in the barley malt syrup or honey. Bring it to a boil.
  7. Drop 2 or 3 bagels into the boiling water at a time. Boil for 1 minute, flip, and boil for another minute.
  8. Brush the bagels with egg wash and add any desired toppings. Bake for 20–25 minutes until dark golden brown.
  9. Allow them to cool on baking sheets for 20 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. Slice, toast, top with your favorite spreads, or enjoy plain!

Notes

Store bagels tightly covered at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.

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