Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (more as needed)
- For boiling:
- 2 quarts water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey (optional)
- For topping:
- Everything bagel seasoning
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Adjust flour or water as needed.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape into balls, then poke a hole in each and stretch into a bagel shape.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and rest 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring water to a boil and add brown sugar or honey if using.
- Boil bagels 2 at a time for 1 minute per side. Return to baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle generously with everything seasoning.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Bread flour gives the chewiest texture, but all-purpose also works well.
- Don’t skip boiling—it creates that classic crust.
- Use homemade or store-bought everything seasoning.
- Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze sliced for 2 months.
- Reheat in a toaster or oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
