The Ultimate Onion Bagels Recipe
Crispy outside, chewy inside—these vegan New York-style onion bagels are beginner-friendly and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
- Yield: 8 bagels 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (9g)
- 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar (19g)
- 1¼ cups warm water (300ml)
- 3½ cups bread flour (440g), plus more for sprinkling
- 1½ teaspoons salt (6g)
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (60g), for water bath
- Water for boiling
- Optional: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in lukewarm water (100–110°F). Add yeast and whisk. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix bread flour, salt, and onion powder. Add yeast mixture and stir until dough forms.
- Knead on floured surface 5–6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with towel, and let rise 1 hour in warm spot until doubled.
- Punch down dough and knead 1–2 minutes. Divide into 8 equal balls.
- Poke hole in center of each ball, stretch to 1.5–2 inches. Cover and rest 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Fill large pot with water and honey/maple syrup. Bring to boil.
- Boil bagels in batches, 1 minute per side. Remove and sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Place on baking sheet and bake 20–22 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
Notes
- Use bread flour with ≥12% protein for chewy texture.
- Check yeast freshness before starting.
- Boiling step is essential for crust formation.
- Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before shaping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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