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bagel recipe

Irresistible Homemade Bagel Recipe: 8 Perfect Chewy Bites

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 mins
  • Yield: 8 bagels 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for making homemade bagels.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1 tbsp honey (for boiling water)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Add warm water and knead until smooth.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  4. Divide dough into 8 pieces and shape into rings.
  5. Boil bagels in water with honey for 1 minute per side.
  6. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes.

Notes

  • Let dough rest properly for better texture.
  • Boiling gives bagels their chewy crust.
  • Store in airtight container for freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bagel
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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