Bagels
Delicious homemade bagels that are perfect for breakfast or brunch, offering a chewy texture and endless topping possibilities.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup optional
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and poke a hole in the center to form a ring.
- Boil a large pot of water and add barley malt syrup.
- Boil each bagel for 1-2 minutes on both sides.
- Place boiled bagels on a baking sheet, sprinkle with toppings, and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2g