The smell of freshly baked bagels is very special. These well-known, soft treats are a common choice for breakfast and brunch, usually eaten with cream cheese, lox, or by themselves. Buying bagels from the store is easy, but making them at home is even better. You can choose healthier ingredients and add your favourite flavours and toppings.
Ingredients:
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4 cups of bread flour
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1 tablespoon of sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
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1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons of instant yeast
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1 1/4 cups of warm water
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1 tablespoon of baking soda (for boiling)
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add the warm water and vegetable oil, mixing until the ingredients form a dough.
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Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
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After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the centre with your finger, stretching the hole to about 1-2 inches in diameter.
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Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 10-15 minutes.
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Carefully drop the bagels into the boiling water, boiling them for 1 minute on each side. This step gives bagels their characteristic chewy texture.
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Remove the bagels from the water with a slotted spoon and place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
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Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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Healthy Homemade Bagels Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups of bread flour
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons of instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups of warm water
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda (for boiling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add the warm water and vegetable oil, mixing until the ingredients form a dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the centre with your finger, stretching the hole to about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Carefully drop the bagels into the boiling water, boiling them for 1 minute on each side. This step gives bagels their characteristic chewy texture.
- Remove the bagels from the water with a slotted spoon and place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.