Watch St Viateur Bagel's Owner Joe Morena Make Their 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.

Mix water and honey in a bowl until dissolved.

Add yeast and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine bread flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Divide the dough into equal pieces and shape each into a bagel, creating a hole in the center.

Boil water with malt syrup in a large pot.

Boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on each side, then remove and drain.

Sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on a plate and roll the boiled bagels in the seeds.

Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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