Perfect New York Style Bagels
Enjoy warm, freshly baked New York style bagels that are chewy on the outside and soft on the inside.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 115 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 sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and salt.
- Pour the frothy 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 the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. If using barley malt syrup, add it to the boiling water.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape into bagels.
- Boil the bagels in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds if desired, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before enjoying.
Notes
Store bagels at room temperature in a paper bag for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
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