Easy Homemade Cheesy Bagels
Easy Homemade Cheesy Bagels
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cups water, lukewarm
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Boiling
- 1 gallon water
- 1/4 cup baking soda
For Topping
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt, as needed
- 1 tablespoon onion powder, as needed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
In a large measuring cup or small bowl, combine the lukewarm water, dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently until combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy and bubbly, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add the all-purpose flour. Pour in the activated yeast mixture, melted butter, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Start mixing the ingredients on low speed, then gradually increase to medium speed. Continue mixing for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and forms a "super stretchy" consistency.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Lightly grease a clean large bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Once risen, gently punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a dough scraper to divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball, then use your thumb to create a "pretty big hole" in the center of each ball, stretching gently to form a bagel shape. Remember the holes will shrink during baking.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Fill a large stock pot with water and add the baking soda. Bring the water to a gentle, slightly boiling state (a simmer with small bubbles). Carefully place 2-3 bagels into the simmering water, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Boil for approximately 45 seconds on each side. Using a slotted spoon, remove the boiled bagels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Lightly brush the top of each boiled bagel with the beaten egg wash. Generously sprinkle with garlic salt, onion powder, shredded Parmesan cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your warm, cheesy homemade bagels!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Homemade Cheesy Bagels
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cups water, lukewarm
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Boiling
- 1 gallon water
- 1/4 cup baking soda
For Topping
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt, as needed
- 1 tablespoon onion powder, as needed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
In a large measuring cup or small bowl, combine the lukewarm water, dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently until combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy and bubbly, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add the all-purpose flour. Pour in the activated yeast mixture, melted butter, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Start mixing the ingredients on low speed, then gradually increase to medium speed. Continue mixing for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and forms a "super stretchy" consistency.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Lightly grease a clean large bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Once risen, gently punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a dough scraper to divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball, then use your thumb to create a "pretty big hole" in the center of each ball, stretching gently to form a bagel shape. Remember the holes will shrink during baking.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Fill a large stock pot with water and add the baking soda. Bring the water to a gentle, slightly boiling state (a simmer with small bubbles). Carefully place 2-3 bagels into the simmering water, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Boil for approximately 45 seconds on each side. Using a slotted spoon, remove the boiled bagels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Lightly brush the top of each boiled bagel with the beaten egg wash. Generously sprinkle with garlic salt, onion powder, shredded Parmesan cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your warm, cheesy homemade bagels!
⏱️ 5 min