Perfect New York Style Bagels
Delight in the authentic taste and texture of homemade New York-style bagels with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup (optional)
- Poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour and salt.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add barley malt syrup if using.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a bagel.
- Boil the bagels in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Place the boiled bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with seeds if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before enjoying.
Notes
For a shiny crust, brush the bagels with an egg wash before baking. Freeze leftover bagels in a freezer bag for up to three months.
Find it online: https://www.cookiva.net/new-york-style-bagel/