Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1¾ cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Cream cheese (your choice of flavor)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add salt and gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel for one hour.
- Punch down the dough, divide it into eight pieces, roll into balls, and shape into bagels by poking holes in the center.
- Boil each bagel in water with sugar for one minute per side before transferring to a baking sheet.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread cooled bagels with cream cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (110g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg