Homemade Bagels Recipe
Experience the joy of baking with this easy homemade bagel recipe that brings the authentic New York-style bagels right to your kitchen. With a delightfully chewy texture and customizable toppings, these bagels are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or toasted later, every bite will transport you to a cozy café. Your family and friends will be impressed by your culinary skills, and you’ll relish the satisfaction of creating something truly delicious.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water, optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle in the yeast; let it sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Gradually add flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, divide into equal portions, shape into balls, and poke a hole through each for bagel form.
- Boil water with a pinch of salt; drop each bagel into boiling water for about 30 seconds per side before removing with a slotted spoon.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place boiled bagels on parchment-lined baking sheets, brush with egg wash if desired, sprinkle toppings, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg