How to Make 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.

In a bowl, combine malt powder and bread flour.

Add organic sunflower oil to the flour mixture.

Mix honey and water together in a separate bowl.

Dissolve instant yeast in the honey-water mixture.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour and oil mixture and stir until combined.

Turn the mixture out onto a counter and knead the dough for about 15 minutes until fairly smooth.

Coat the kneaded dough with a little oil and cover with a plate to let it rise for about 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) with a rack in the middle.

Prepare a pot with 2-3 liters of water and add 3-4 tablespoons of honey; bring to a boil.

Set up a cooling rack over a sheet pan or parchment paper to catch excess water from boiled bagels.

After 45 minutes, divide the dough into 15 pieces, weighing each piece to about 105 grams.

Roll each piece into a ball and then shape it into a bagel by rolling it into a long rope, wrapping it around your hand, and sealing the ends together.

Boil each bagel in the honey water for about 30 seconds on each side, then remove and let drain on the cooling rack.

Dip the boiled bagels into bowls of poppy seeds or sesame seeds to coat them before baking.

Place the coated bagels on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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