How to make the best homemade bagels recipe

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.

Mix water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let it sit until frothy.

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; add yeast mixture.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic; let it rise until doubled in size.

Divide the dough into equal pieces; shape each into a ball.

Make a hole in the center of each ball; stretch to form a bagel shape.

Boil water with malt syrup; cook bagels for 1-2 minutes on each side.

Place boiled bagels on a baking sheet; add toppings if desired.

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown; cool before serving.

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