Bagel Recipe

These bagels are wonderfully chewy on the inside with a crisp, shiny crust on the outside. They're perfect when toasted with cream cheese or topped with your favourite spreads.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon instant yeast

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)

• 1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling)

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

• Toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms.

2. Knead: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.

3. Shape the Bagels: Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and gently stretch it to form a bagel shape.

4. Boil: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil bagels in batches for about 1-2 minutes on each side, then transfer to a baking sheet.

5. Add Toppings: Brush each bagel with beaten egg and sprinkle your desired toppings on top.

6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 25 minutes

• Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 bagels

• Calories: 250kcal

• Fat: 1g

• Protein: 9g

• Carbohydrates: 50g