Description
These fresh homemade bagels are chewy on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and perfect for toasting or enjoying fresh. Made with simple ingredients, they’re a great weekend baking project.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey (for boiling water)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add bread flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and poke a hole in the center to form a bagel shape.
- Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add honey.
- Boil bagels 2-3 at a time for 1 minute on each side. Remove and place back on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- You can use all-purpose flour, but bread flour gives a chewier texture.
- Boiling with honey adds a subtle sweetness and helps with browning.
- Store bagels in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
