How St Viateur Makes Its Iconic Montreal-Style 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.

Prepare a pot of boiling water with honey for poaching the bagels.

Hand roll the bagels to ensure consistency in size, shape, and texture.

Poach the bagels in the boiling water for five minutes.

Transfer the poached bagels to a wood-fired oven.

Bake the bagels in the wood oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Serve the bagels with cream cheese, preferably Liberté.

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