Description
Delicious homemade everything bagels, combining chewy bread flour with a flavorful seasoning blend.
Ingredients
- 4 ⅔ cups bread flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ⅔ cup warm water
- 1 egg white + 1 tablespoon water (for the egg wash)
- 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Combine the flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, instant yeast, and kosher salt in the bowl of your stand mixer.
- Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the warm water to form a shaggy dough.
- Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and knead for 3-4 minutes until smooth and soft.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap to rise for 60-90 minutes, until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces and shape each into a ball, creating a hole in the center of each.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and bring a pot of water with 2 tablespoons of sugar to a boil.
- Boil each bagel for 45-60 seconds on each side, then transfer to prepared baking sheets.
- Whisk egg white and water for the egg wash; brush each bagel lightly and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown, then cool before slicing.
Notes
Experiment with different toppings like sesame or poppy seeds for variations.
