Delicious Homemade Bagels
Experience the joy of baking with these easy homemade bagels! With a golden-brown crust and a chewy interior, they are perfect for breakfast or a snack. Topped with your favorite seasonings or filled with cream cheese, these bagels elevate any meal. Enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen and impress family and friends alike with this simple yet satisfying recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- Toppings of choice (e.g., sesame seeds, everything seasoning)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water and sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: Gradually add flour and salt to the yeast mixture, stirring until shaggy. Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape Your Bagels: Punch down the dough, divide into equal portions, roll into balls, and poke a hole in each to form bagels.
- Boil Before Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil water with baking soda; boil each bagel for 1 minute per side before transferring to baking sheets.
- Bake Until Golden Brown: Brush tops with egg wash if desired, add toppings, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg