Homemade Bagels Recipe

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I always wanted to make my own bagels, so I searched to find a recipe I could try. For variation and flavor, I sometimes add cinnamon and raisins or honey and sesame seeds to the dough.

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Homemade Bagels Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1-1/4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Sesame or poppy seeds, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, sugar, salt and egg yolk; mix well. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down. Shape into 12 balls. Push thumb through centers to form a 1-1/2-in. hole. Stretch and shape dough to form an even ring. Place on a floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; flatten bagels slightly.
  • Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Drop bagels, two at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 45 seconds; turn and cook 45 seconds longer. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 239 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 288 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Homemade Bagels in Best of Country Breads , p102

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Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2012 by peacharmadillo

never tried bagel baking before. It was basic enough that I could follow it, but I do wish there were pointers on how to add fun stuff like cheese. Do you need to modify wet/dry ingredient ratio?

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2011 by Mike Turner

This was my first attempt at making bagels. I will be making them again

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2011 by frogzz

Did not rise properly; did not rise much in the oven. Fairly bland and tasteless

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2011 by timmyg

You can also roll out the dough, place your favorite sausage in it ( I use chilli cheese brats) then seal and boil and bake as directed. Homemade bagel dogs are a real treat.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by juicyfruit007

Delicious! Made as indicated, only without sesame or poppy seeds. This is my new favorite bagel recipe. I had another one I usually use, but this one is better.

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by JMDtrouble

wow I was right, amazing! I will never buy store bought bagels again. I made most of them plain, and they were delicious, but a few of them I put some cheese on top. they turned out wonderful. I was worried because the dough didnt look very nice on the pan after boiling but after they puffed up they were wonderful.

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by JMDtrouble

I am in the process of making these right now, waiting for the dough to rise. I have a feeling I will be making them again =)

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by ctmom05

This recipe yields a very tasty bagel. I like them a lot and will certainly be making them again!

Mine didn't look quite as plump as the ones in the picture for this recipe. I wonder if adding some vital wheat gluten would help?

 
 

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