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Detailed shot of a homemade bagel, highlighting its shiny surface sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning.

Easy Homemade Bagels

Enjoy freshly baked bagels at home with this simple recipe that yields delicious, golden-brown bagels perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 1/3 cups Warm Water (90ºF-110ºF)
  • 2 1/4 tsp Instant Quick Rise Yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups Bread Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 6-8 cups Boiling Water for boiling bath
  • 1 tbsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 Large Egg Egg Wash
  • 1 tbsp Water for egg wash

Seasoning

  • to taste Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit 5-10 mins until foamy. Knead with flour and salt until smooth, then rest for 60-90 mins.
  • Preheat oven to 425ºF. Divide dough into 8 pieces, shape into balls, and poke a hole to form bagels. Rest for 10 mins.
  • Bring water, baking soda, and honey to a boil. Boil bagels 1 min per side, then drain and place on baking sheet.
  • Brush bagels with egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning. Bake 20-25 mins until golden brown. Cool before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and ensure proper kneading and resting times.
Keyword Bagels