How to Make Montreal Bagels

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.

Mix eggs, yeast, oil, sugar, malt, gluten, water, and flour to make the dough.

Toss the dough onto a cutting board.

Roll the dough to shape it into bagels.

Cut the dough and push it to form the bagel shape.

Boil the bagels in honey water until they float, indicating they are ready.

Coat the bagels with seeds of your choice before baking.

Bake the bagels for 15 to 20 minutes until ready.

Serve the bagels fresh with smoked salmon, cream cheese, onion, tomato, kippers, and black pepper.

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