Simple Beginner Friendly Homemade Bagels WITHOUT STAND MIXER

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while all-purpose flour is budget-friendly.

malt syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey can be a more accessible sweetener.

Add sugar to 1 cup of water at about 95°F.

Add yeast and malt barley extract to the water and sugar mixture.

Perform the windowpane test with the dough to check for elasticity.

Roll the dough into a ball and place it into a lightly oiled bowl.

Let the dough rest for about 2 hours until doubled in size.

Smack the dough in the middle to disperse the air.

Portion the dough into equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a bagel by pressing a hole in the center and stretching it to at least 2 inches in diameter.

Set the bagels on oiled parchment paper and refrigerate overnight to rise.

The next day, add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to hot water and skim off any foam.

Gently place the bagels into the boiling water without overcrowding.

Use a strainer to flip the bagels after about 30 seconds on each side.

Place boiled bagels on parchment paper and add desired toppings.

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, rotating the baking tray halfway through for even browning.

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