Best Bagels

If you can make challah, you can make bagels. Esty Wolbe shows why homemade bagels do not have to be intimidating.

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Easy Vegetarian Pescatarian Parve

Contains: Gluten, Wheat

Directions

Prepare the Dough

  1. Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, oil and two cups warm water in a large bowl to form a shaggy dough. Knead until the dough becomes smooth and tight, adding a bit of water only if the mixture is too dry.

  2. Cover and let rise for one hour.

Shape

  1. Line a baking sheet with Gefen Parchment Paper. Lightly flour the parchment.

  2. Divide the dough into eight balls. Working with one at a time, poke a hole through the center and stretch gently. Place each bagel on the baking sheet, and continue with the remaining balls of dough. Cover the baking sheet and let rise 30 minutes more.

Bake

  1. Preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring a pot of water to boil and add the honey.

  2. Add a few bagels to the water bath and cook for 30 seconds per side. Remove to the baking sheet, and, while still tacky, sprinkle with your favorite bagel toppings. Repeat with remaining bagels.

  3. Bake uncovered for 18 to 24 minutes until deeply golden. If your oven runs hot, reduce the temperature to 450 degrees Fahrenheit after the first five minutes.

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6 Comments

Faigy Srulovic •

Just made it looks great but why does the bottom look raw?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Faigy Srulovic

Maybe they need to be baked a little longer?

Amanda Winner •
Reply to Faigy Srulovic

I had the same issue. I flipped them over and baked a few more min

Amy •

can i let the dough rise over night

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Amy

Sure but it has to be in the fridge!

Shaina Craven •

Can I use some bread flour and some regular flour?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Shaina Craven

You should be able to.

Gila Nerden •

Can you subsitute fresh yeast??

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Gila Nerden

yes you can

I ❤️ kosher.com •

Can i use white whole wheat

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to I ❤️ kosher.com

Yes, you should be able to.

I ❤️ kosher.com •
Reply to Raquel Malul

Thanx