How To Make the Best Gluten Free Bagels| Plain Bagel Recipe

gluten-free flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs and adds a nutty flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

poppy seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide omega-3s and are often more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Preheat the oven to 200°F and turn it off immediately to create a warm environment for proofing.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup plus 2/3 cup warm water (100-110°F) with 1 packet of instant yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix and let it froth.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter over the stove, ensuring it doesn't boil, then remove from heat before fully melted.

Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add the melted butter (cooled) and 1 teaspoon of molasses (or honey). Whisk together and set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups plus 2/3 cup gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk together.

Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Adjust flour as necessary to achieve a sticky texture similar to Play-Doh, potentially adding up to 4 cups total flour.

Knead the dough briefly until it comes together, then let it rest for a few minutes before shaping.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into bagels, creating a hole in the center of each.

Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them proof in the warm oven for about 30 minutes.

After proofing, remove the bagels from the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F.

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

Let the bagels cool on a wire rack before serving.

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