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Easy Bagel Recipe – 18 in Just 60 Minutes

Freshly baked bagels topped with sesame, poppy seeds, and cheese, ready to be served with whipped cream cheese
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Delicious chewy bagels made in under an hour with simple ingredients and no fancy tools.

Ingredients

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  • 30 ounces bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 14 grams instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
  • 16 ounces warm water (110°F-115°F)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 8 cups water (for water bath)
  • 2 ounces honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon salt (for water bath)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Heat water to 110°F-115°F. Mix with brown sugar and olive oil.
  2. Combine flour and yeast in stand mixer bowl.
  3. Add water mixture while mixing on low. Mix until moistened.
  4. Add salt. Mix until incorporated.
  5. Knead for 6 minutes on medium-high. Adjust water or flour if needed.
  6. Test dough readiness with poke or windowpane test.
  7. Form dough into ball, place in oiled bowl, cover and let rise 30-60 minutes.
  8. Divide dough into 18 pieces. Shape into balls, poke hole, stretch to 2 inches.
  9. Let rest for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare water bath.
  10. Boil bagels 30 seconds per side. Place on parchment-lined sheet with cornmeal.
  11. Brush with egg wash and add toppings. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • Boiling bagels creates the chewy texture.
  • Bagels keep 3 days in ziplock bag at room temperature.
  • Use oven door trick to proof if room is cold.
  • Use whole wheat flour for a healthier option.

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