Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Toppings: sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Activate the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water with sugar and sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- 2. Mix the dough: Combine flour and salt in a large bowl, then gradually stir in the yeast mixture until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3. Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4. Let it rise: Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
- 5. Shape the bagels: Punch down the dough, divide it into equal pieces, roll into balls, then poke through to shape into bagels.
- 6. Boil & bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil salted water; boil each bagel for 30 seconds per side, then transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg