Name: Homemade Bagels
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2.25 teaspoons dry active yeast; 1.5 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1.25 cups warm water; 3.5 cups bread flour; 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt; Poppy seeds; Sesame seeds; Dried garlic; Dried onion

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Homemade Bagels

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Instructions

Pour ½ cup warm water, sugar, and yeast into the bowl of your stand mixer. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add in flour, salt, and remaining warm water. Depending on humidity, you may not need to use all of the remaining ¾ cup water.

Using the dough hook attachment on your stand mixer, knead the dough on low speed for about 10 minutes. The dough should be smooth and not stick to the bowl.

Cover the bowl with Saran Wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour. Once the dough has risen, punch down and let rise again for an additional 10 minutes.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and preheat oven to 425° F. Meanwhile, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and shape into bagels.

Once the water is boiling, gently place 2-3 bagels into the pot. Boil for about 1 minute on each side. Remove and place on prepared baking sheet.

If topping, brush melted butter or egg wash substitute over bagels and sprinkle on the seasoning. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden. Remove from oven and place bagels on a cooling rack. Let cool completely before digging in!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Master the Boiling Stage ⏱️
Boil bagels for exactly 1-2 minutes per side in water with a tablespoon of sugar or honey—this creates the signature chewy exterior while keeping the inside tender and dense.
Activate Yeast Properly 🌡️
Use warm water between 105-110°F to activate dry active yeast; water that's too hot kills the yeast, while too-cool water prevents proper fermentation and rise.
Develop Gluten Strength 💪
Knead the dough for a full 10 minutes to build strong gluten structure—this is essential for bagels' characteristic chewy texture and ability to hold their shape during boiling.
Toast Seeds for Maximum Flavor 🥯
Lightly toast sesame and poppy seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before topping, then apply to the bagel surface when still slightly wet from boiling for superior adhesion and deeper flavor.
Cold Overnight Fermentation 🧊
Refrigerate shaped bagels overnight (8-24 hours) before boiling to develop complex flavor and achieve that authentic bagel tang that short fermentations cannot replicate.