Homemade Bagels Recipe
Indulge in the warm, chewy goodness of homemade bagels that will transport you straight to a New York deli. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate the enticing aroma of freshly baked bagels in your kitchen. Perfect for brunch or a quick snack, these bagels can be customized with your favorite toppings, making them a delightful treat any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Toppings of choice (e.g., sesame seeds, poppy seeds)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water and sugar in a small bowl; add yeast and let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Gradually mix in the yeast mixture to form a sticky dough.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, divide into equal portions, roll into balls, and poke holes to shape into bagels.
- Boil each bagel in salted water for 30 seconds per side before draining and placing on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg