How To Make Easy, Homemade Bagels And Biscuits

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.

Combine warm water and yeast in mixing bowl and let sit for five minutes.

Add flour, sugar, salt to the yeast mixture and mix on low for two minutes in KitchenAid mixer with dough hook attachment.

Remove and place on lightly floured surface and knead for 4-5 minutes.

Grease a large bowl and place the greased dough ball into it, cover with a dish towel.

Place in a warm spot and let rise for 60-90 minutes.

Bring 2 quarts of water to boil and add honey.

Divide dough into 8 equal portions, roll into balls, and form into bagels.

Drop bagels into boiling water for one minute on each side.

Apply egg wash to tops and season if desired, then place on parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.

Cool on a cooling rack and store in refrigerator.

For biscuits, preheat oven to 450°F.

Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt in a bowl.

Cut in shortening until it resembles crumbs.

Make a well in the center, add milk all at once, and stir just until it clings together.

Knead gently until it holds together nicely.

Roll or pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter.

Transfer biscuits to a baking sheet and bake in a 450°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.

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