Homemade Everything Bagels Recipe | Easy Step-by-Step Guide

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

poppy seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide similar texture and nutrition, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

dried onion

🥗Healthier: fresh onion

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Fresh onion offers a sharper flavor, while onion powder is cost-effective.

dried garlic

🥗Healthier: fresh garlic

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Fresh garlic provides a more robust flavor, while garlic powder is a budget-friendly option.

In the base of a stand mixer, add 1/2 teaspoon of instant yeast and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of room temperature tap water.

Add 1 1/2 cups of high gluten flour to the yeast and water mixture.

Using the whisk attachment, whisk gently for about 2 minutes until it forms a thick, pastel-like mixture, scraping down the sides as needed.

In another bowl, combine 1 cup of high gluten flour, another 1/2 teaspoon of instant yeast, 1/2 tablespoon of diastatic malt powder, 1/2 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of table salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Whisk until combined.

Sprinkle the dry mixture over the wet sponge mixture in the stand mixer.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours or overnight.

After the resting period, remove the mixture from the fridge and attach the dough hook to the stand mixer.

Mix the dough on low speed until it starts to come together, adding a tablespoon of flour if it is too tacky.

Increase the speed to medium and beat for 10 minutes until the dough is elastic and springs back when touched, adding more flour if it remains sticky.

Lightly oil a bowl for proofing and place the dough inside, coating it with oil to prevent drying out.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough proof for 1 to 2 hours until it doubles in size, preferably 2 hours for maximum flavor development.

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