Homemade Bagels Recipe ~ Noreen's Kitchen

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

malt syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness and moisture.

poppy seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds are a nutritious alternative.

barley malt

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and moisture.

Mix 2 cups of warm water, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of instant yeast in a bowl until combined.

Add 6 cups of bread flour and 1 tablespoon of salt, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Divide the risen dough into 12 equal portions and roll them into tight balls.

Let the dough balls rest for 10 minutes under a damp cloth.

Poke a hole in the center of each dough ball and stretch it gently to form a bagel shape.

Cover the shaped bagels with a damp cloth and let them rest for 30 minutes.

In a large pot, heat 8 cups of water, adding 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of malt syrup, bringing it to a gentle simmer.

Boil each bagel for a few minutes, flipping them over halfway through the boiling process.

Drain the boiled bagels on a rack for a few minutes before placing them on a baking sheet.

Preheat the oven to 425°F and bake the bagels for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Let the bagels cool on a wire rack before serving.

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