Homemade Bagels Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

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.

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and yeast. Make a well in the center and pour in the water. Mix until all flour is moistened and let sit for 12-18 hours.

In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, yeast, malt powder, and salt.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the water, pre-ferment, and flour mixture. Knead on low speed for 5 minutes, then on medium speed for another 3-4 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let proof for 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a bagel by rolling into a rope and sealing the ends.

Boil water with honey, then cook bagels for 1-2 minutes on each side.

Place boiled bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them cool slightly before baking.

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.

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