Description
This recipe guides you through making classic homemade everything bagels, featuring a chewy texture and topped with flavorful everything bagel seasoning. From mixing and kneading dough to boiling and baking, it’s perfect for a rewarding weekend baking project yielding ten delicious bagels.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 4 ⅔ cups bread flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ⅔ cups warm water
Topping Ingredients
- 1 egg white + 1 tablespoon water (for the egg wash)
- 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Mix Dough: Combine flour, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, instant yeast, and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Slowly add warm water on low speed until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a smooth work surface and knead by hand for 3-4 minutes until soft and smooth. Adjust with small additions of flour or water if sticky or too dry.
- First Rise: Place dough in a large greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Shape Bagels: Divide risen dough into 10 equal pieces (~111g each). Roll each piece into a ball, then use your thumb to poke through the center and stretch the hole to form a bagel shape. Cover with a clean towel and rest for 20 minutes.
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Bring 2 quarts of water with 2 tablespoons sugar to a boil.
- Boil Bagels: Boil bagels for 45-60 seconds on each side; they should float. Boil 2-3 at a time to allow room to expand. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain excess water, and place on baking sheets. Reshape if necessary.
- Apply Egg Wash & Toppings: Whisk egg white and water to create egg wash. Lightly brush bagels and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning or dip bagels into the seasoning.
- Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes, flipping and rotating pans halfway, until golden brown. Let bagels cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to make the hole in the bagel larger than you think, as they will expand during boiling and baking.
- If bagels do not float during boiling, it may indicate the dough hasn’t risen enough or is too dense.
- You can adjust the amount of everything bagel seasoning to your preference or substitute with other toppings like sesame or poppy seeds.
- Using a stand mixer with a dough hook simplifies mixing, but kneading by hand also works well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
