Montreal Bagel Recipes: How to Make the Best Bagels in the World

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide omega-3s and are often less expensive.

poppy seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin seeds

Chia seeds are nutritious and can be a cost-effective alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor while being a natural sweetener.

Dissolve granulated sugar in warm water (105°F to 110°F) in a bowl to activate the yeast.

Add active dry yeast to the sugar water and let it sit until frothy.

In a separate bowl, combine high gluten bread flour and salt.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for about 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Punch down the risen dough to release trapped air.

Divide the dough into 10 to 12 equal pieces and roll each into a smooth ball, creating a hole in the center with your thumb.

Let the shaped bagels rest on a floured surface covered with a kitchen towel for 10 to 15 minutes.

Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil and boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on each side.

Place boiled bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Prepare an egg wash by beating 1 egg with a splash of water and brush it over the boiled bagels.

Sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds generously over the bagels.

Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

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