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Close-up view of a freshly baked homemade bagel with a golden-brown crust and everything bagel seasoning.
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Easy Homemade Bagels

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
Learn how to make delicious, chewy bagels at home with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 1/3 cups Warm Water (90ºF-110ºF)
  • 2 1/4 tsp Instant Quick Rise Yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups Bread Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 6-8 cups Boiling Water (for boiling bath)
  • 1 tbsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 Large Egg Egg Wash
  • 1 tbsp Water (for egg wash)

Seasoning

  • to taste Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions 

  • Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit until foamy. Add flour and salt, knead until smooth. Rest dough for 60-90 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425ºF. Divide dough into 8 pieces, shape into balls, and poke holes to form bagels. Rest for 10 minutes.
  • Bring water, baking soda, and honey to a boil. Boil bagels 1 minute per side, then drain and place on baking sheet.
  • Brush bagels with egg wash, sprinkle with seasoning, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality bread flour and fresh yeast.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bagels