The Easiest Sourdough BAGEL Recipe on YouTube

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor, while sugar is a budget-friendly sweetener.

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: commercial yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Commercial yeast provides a quicker rise but lacks the unique flavor of sourdough.

Get your sourdough starter out of the fridge.

Add 50 grams of water to the starter and stir to mix.

Add 50 grams of bread flour to the jar and stir.

Mark the top of the jar with a rubber band to track growth.

Let the starter sit at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours until it doubles in size.

In a mixing bowl, add 225 grams of water.

Add 10 grams of kosher salt or sea salt to the water.

Add 100 grams of the active sourdough starter to the bowl.

Add 20 grams of honey (or any sweetener) to the mixture.

Stir the liquid ingredients together.

Add 450 grams of bread flour to the mixing bowl and stir to incorporate.

Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer or knead by hand.

If using a stand mixer, knead on low speed for 1 minute, then switch to medium speed for 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the bowl.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl for bulk fermentation.

Press the dough down to check its rise, cover, and let it rise for 6 to 8 hours until doubled in size.

Flatten the dough on the counter and divide it into 6 even portions.

Pre-shape each piece into a ball by stretching and folding the edges.

Cover the balls with a kitchen towel and let them relax for 15 minutes.

Prepare a baking tray with cornmeal or semolina flour.

Shape each ball into a bagel by pressing a thumb into the center and widening the hole.

Transfer the shaped bagels to the baking tray with the smooth side up.

Cover the bagels and let them proof for about 3 hours until doubled in size.

Optionally, refrigerate the bagels overnight for extra flavor and chewiness.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

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