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Homemade Bagels

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Delicious homemade bagels with a chewy exterior and soft interior, perfect for any breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon malt syrup (or honey, for boiling)
  • Toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Whisk them together until well-mixed.
  2. Add the warm water: Slowly pour in the warm water into the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
  4. Let it rise: Place your dough ball in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Allow it to rise in a warm location until it has doubled in size—about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven: About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Shape the bagels: Once your dough has risen, punch it down to release the air, divide it into 8 equal pieces, and roll each piece into a ball. Poke a hole in the center and gently stretch to form the bagel shape.
  7. Boil the bagels: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and stir in the malt syrup (or honey). Carefully drop the bagels in, boiling them for about 30 seconds on each side.
  8. Bake the bagels: Transfer the boiled bagels to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle toppings if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Cool and enjoy: Once baked, let them cool slightly on a wire rack before diving in.

Notes

Make sure your water is the right temperature before adding yeast—too hot will kill it, too cold won’t activate it.

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