Soft Chewy Easy Bagel Recipe That You Can Make at Home | Episode 6 4K

Prepare the yeast mixture by combining 1 and 1/3 cups warm water, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 packet of dry active yeast in a bowl. Stir and let sit for about 10 minutes until it blooms.

In a separate bowl, add 3 and 1/2 cups flour and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Mix well.

Transfer the flour mixture to a mixer and pour in the activated yeast mixture. Knead the dough in the mixer for about 5 minutes, or by hand for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth.

Coat your hands in oil, take out the dough, and place it back in the bowl. Cover with cling wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

After 1 hour, punch down the dough and knead it on a floured surface until it forms a ball. Divide the dough into 8 even pieces and shape them into smooth balls.

On a parchment-lined surface, wet your hands and shape each bagel by pinching a hole in the middle and stretching it out. If you mess up, reform the dough ball and try again.

Cover the shaped bagels with a cloth and let them rise for 30 minutes.

Prepare to boil the bagels by cutting parchment paper into individual pieces for each bagel. Boil the bagels for 1 minute on each side in hot water.

Make the egg wash by mixing a splash of milk with 1 whole egg white. Apply the egg wash evenly on the bagels.

Season the bagels with a 50/50 mix of black and regular sesame seeds, or any seasoning of your choice. Optionally, top with a 50/50 mix of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Bake the bagels at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for about 20 minutes until golden brown and fully baked.

Once baked, cut the bagels in half and spread generous amounts of cream cheese. Top with your favorite toppings like cucumbers, onions, and jalapenos.

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