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A wooden serving board with an assortment of bagels topped with various ingredients, including cream cheese and banana slices, smoked salmon with green sprouts, avocado slices, and a green spread with seasoning. A white cup of black coffee sits beside the bagels, with a wooden spoon containing a powdered ingredient and scattered seeds in the foreground.

Homemade Bagels

These homemade bagels are chewy, golden, and absolutely delicious! Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 8 bagels
Calories 275 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Pot

Ingredients
  

Bagel Dough

  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Boiling Water Bath

  • 2 quarts water for boiling
  • 2 tbsp honey optional

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  • Add flour, salt, sugar, and oil. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Cover the dough and let it rise for 60 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 8 pieces, shape into balls, and poke a hole in the center to form bagels.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, add honey (if using), and boil bagels for 1 minute per side.
  • Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Top with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning before baking for extra flavor!
Keyword Bagels, Bread, Baking