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Bagels Recipe: Chewy and Golden

Classic Homemade Bagels with a chewy texture and glossy crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • Bagels:
  • 1 ½ cups warm water 110°F
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp barley malt syrup or molasses optional
  • Boiling Bath:
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 tbsp barley malt syrup or honey
  • Optional: Sesame seeds poppy seeds
  • Suggested Toppings: Cream cheese smoked salmon
  • Suggested Pairings: Coffee orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Mix warm water, yeast, sugar; let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add flour, salt, malt syrup; knead 8–10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Let rise 1–1.5 hours.
  • Divide into 8, shape bagels with 1–2-inch holes, rest 10 minutes.
  • Boil in water with malt syrup 1 minute per side; add toppings.
  • Bake at 425°F 20–25 minutes. Serve on a white ceramic platter with cream cheese, coffee.

Notes

  • Use bread flour for chewiness.
  • Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Try gluten-free or cinnamon raisin variations.
  • Pair with tomatoes.