Homemade Bagels From Scratch

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There’s nothing quite like homemade bagels, and this recipe brings them to life in your own kitchen. These bagels are soft, chewy, and perfect with your favorite toppings.

Whether you’re going for a classic sesame seed or everything bagel seasoning, you’ll love how simple and rewarding these are to make.

ingredients:

– bread flour – sugar – salt – instant yeast

STEP 1

Prep the Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warm water. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.

Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is ready, pour it into the flour mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

STEP 4

Grease the Bowl: After kneading, lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat all sides with the oil.

STEP 5

Let the Dough Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and allow it to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.

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