Easy Sourdough Bagel Recipe || Lots of Variations || Use Discard Or Active Starter

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.

Start by adding 1 cup of warm water to a measuring cup.

Add 3/4 cup of sourdough starter to the warm water.

Mix in 3 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of salt.

Put the lid on the mixer to prevent splashing while adding flour.

Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients in the Bosch mixer for about 5 minutes until it forms a heavy dough.

If the dough is too dry, adjust by adding a tablespoon of water or a couple tablespoons of flour as needed.

Shape the dough into bagels immediately or let it rise in a bowl overnight for 8 to 12 hours for better fermentation.

If shaping immediately, let the bagels rise for 1 to 2 hours before boiling and baking them.

Boil the bagels in water before baking them in the oven.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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