In the kitchen: Eastown baker shows how boiled bagels are made

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

malt syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness and moisture.

poppy seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds are a nutritious alternative.

barley malt

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and moisture.

Mix flour and water to create a starter and let it sit for about three hours.

After three hours, mix in more flour to create the actual dough.

Weigh each portion of dough to 12 grams.

Shape each portion into a bagel by hand-rolling.

Place the shaped bagels onto a proofing rack.

Put the bagels in a walk-in cooler for about 24 hours to ferment and develop flavor.

The next day, prepare boiling water.

Boil the bagels in the boiling water for a short time in the morning.

After boiling, take the bagels out hot and let them cool off.

Test the bagels for quality control before baking them in the oven.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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