Easy Homemade Bagels
Easy Homemade Bagels
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water, around 110°F
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast, (7g)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional, for topping
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños, optional, for topping
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, optional, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a liquid measuring cup, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently to mix. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam appears on top, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add the all-purpose flour and salt. Pour the activated yeast mixture into the flour and salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, knead the mixture on medium speed for about 10 minutes until a cohesive dough forms. If desired, briefly knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes to form a smooth ball.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
Lightly grease a large clean bowl with olive oil, ensuring the oil is spread evenly. Place the dough ball into the greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Gently punch the air out of the risen dough and turn it out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Reshape the dough into a ball. Using a knife or dough scraper, divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Take each portion, roll it into a smooth ball, then poke a hole through the center with your thumb. Gently stretch the hole to form the classic bagel shape. Place the shaped bagels onto individual pieces of parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Cover the shaped bagels with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for an additional 30 minutes for a second rise.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully place 2-3 bagels into the boiling water (do not overcrowd the pot) and boil for 1 minute on one side. Using a slotted spoon, flip the bagels and boil for an additional 30 seconds on the other side. Remove the boiled bagels from the water and place them back onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
⏱️ 8 min
- 8
In a small bowl, whisk the egg to create an egg wash. Brush the top and sides of each boiled bagel with the egg wash. At this stage, add your desired toppings: sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeños, or everything bagel seasoning. Leave some plain if preferred.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool slightly before serving.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
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Easy Homemade Bagels
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water, around 110°F
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast, (7g)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional, for topping
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños, optional, for topping
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, optional, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a liquid measuring cup, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently to mix. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam appears on top, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add the all-purpose flour and salt. Pour the activated yeast mixture into the flour and salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, knead the mixture on medium speed for about 10 minutes until a cohesive dough forms. If desired, briefly knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes to form a smooth ball.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
Lightly grease a large clean bowl with olive oil, ensuring the oil is spread evenly. Place the dough ball into the greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Gently punch the air out of the risen dough and turn it out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Reshape the dough into a ball. Using a knife or dough scraper, divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Take each portion, roll it into a smooth ball, then poke a hole through the center with your thumb. Gently stretch the hole to form the classic bagel shape. Place the shaped bagels onto individual pieces of parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Cover the shaped bagels with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for an additional 30 minutes for a second rise.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully place 2-3 bagels into the boiling water (do not overcrowd the pot) and boil for 1 minute on one side. Using a slotted spoon, flip the bagels and boil for an additional 30 seconds on the other side. Remove the boiled bagels from the water and place them back onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
⏱️ 8 min - 8
In a small bowl, whisk the egg to create an egg wash. Brush the top and sides of each boiled bagel with the egg wash. At this stage, add your desired toppings: sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeños, or everything bagel seasoning. Leave some plain if preferred.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool slightly before serving.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400