Easy Homemade Bagels
Easy Homemade Bagels
Ingredients
For the Dough Base
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- olive oil, as needed, for greasing
For Boiling and Toppings
- water, for boiling
- 1 large egg, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- 1
In a large 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 (preferably a stand mixer bowl), add the all-purpose flour and salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture into the dry ingredients. Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer and knead the dough on medium speed for approximately 10 minutes until it forms a cohesive, elastic mass.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Remove the dough from the mixer and briefly knead it by hand on a lightly floured surface for a couple of minutes until it becomes smooth and forms a nice, round dough ball.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Lightly grease a large, clean bowl with olive oil, ensuring the entire inner surface is coated. Place the dough ball in the oiled bowl, turning it once to coat all sides with oil. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Once risen, gently punch the air out of the dough. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface. Reshape the dough into a ball. Using a knife or dough scraper, cut the dough into 8 equal portions.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Take each dough portion and roll it into a smooth ball. Then, poke a hole through the center of each ball with your finger and gently stretch it to form the classic bagel shape. Place the shaped bagels onto pieces of parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Cover the shaped bagels (still on parchment paper) loosely with plastic wrap and let them rest for another 30 minutes for a second rise.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
While the bagels are resting, preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with fresh parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully place 2-3 bagels into the boiling water at a time (depending on your pot size). Boil for 1 minute, then flip each bagel over and boil for an additional 30 seconds.
⏱️ 15 min
- 11
Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove the boiled bagels from the water, allowing excess water to drain, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg and 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each bagel generously with the egg wash. At this stage, add desired toppings: for jalapeño cheddar bagels, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños. For everything bagels, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 13
Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 18-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The exact time will depend on your oven and desired crispness.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 14
Remove the bagels from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Homemade Bagels
Ingredients
For the Dough Base
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- olive oil, as needed, for greasing
For Boiling and Toppings
- water, for boiling
- 1 large egg, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- 1
In a large 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 (preferably a stand mixer bowl), add the all-purpose flour and salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture into the dry ingredients. Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer and knead the dough on medium speed for approximately 10 minutes until it forms a cohesive, elastic mass.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Remove the dough from the mixer and briefly knead it by hand on a lightly floured surface for a couple of minutes until it becomes smooth and forms a nice, round dough ball.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Lightly grease a large, clean bowl with olive oil, ensuring the entire inner surface is coated. Place the dough ball in the oiled bowl, turning it once to coat all sides with oil. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Once risen, gently punch the air out of the dough. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface. Reshape the dough into a ball. Using a knife or dough scraper, cut the dough into 8 equal portions.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Take each dough portion and roll it into a smooth ball. Then, poke a hole through the center of each ball with your finger and gently stretch it to form the classic bagel shape. Place the shaped bagels onto pieces of parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Cover the shaped bagels (still on parchment paper) loosely with plastic wrap and let them rest for another 30 minutes for a second rise.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
While the bagels are resting, preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with fresh parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully place 2-3 bagels into the boiling water at a time (depending on your pot size). Boil for 1 minute, then flip each bagel over and boil for an additional 30 seconds.
⏱️ 15 min - 11
Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove the boiled bagels from the water, allowing excess water to drain, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg and 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each bagel generously with the egg wash. At this stage, add desired toppings: for jalapeño cheddar bagels, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños. For everything bagels, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
⏱️ 5 min - 13
Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 18-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The exact time will depend on your oven and desired crispness.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 14
Remove the bagels from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
⏱️ 5 min