Everything Bagels - How to make them from scratch
The BEST recipe for homemade Everything Bagels that are sturdier and denser than any you can buy from a store.
Equipment
- Large Saucepan
- Slotted Spoon
- Baking Stone
- KitchenAid Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Yeast
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 cup Warm Water
- 4 cups Flour
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, or the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer and then mix on MEDIUM-LOW for 10-minutes.
- To make Everything Bagels, add 1 Tablespoon Everything bagel seasoning to the ingredients and additionally sprinkled on the top after boiled.
- Spray a medium bowl with non-stick spray and then set aside.
- Place the bagel dough in the prepared bowl and cover with plastic wrap, then rest the dough for 1 1/2 hours.
- Transfer the risen Everything Bagel dough onto a clean surface and then divide into 8-equal pieces using a knife or a bench scraper.
- Roll each dough ball into a smooth and round ball using your hands.
- Cover the rolled dough balls with plastic wrap and then let rest for 30-minutes.
- Place a large saucepan on the stove with 2-inches of water and then turn to high and bring to a boil.
- To the water, add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp granulated sugar, then whisk together.
- Pole your finger in the center of each dough ball and then use your fingers to form the bagel by pulling the dough out from the middle hole.
- Place the shaped bagel in the water and boil for 2-minutes, then turn and boil 1-more minute.
- Remove the boiled bagels from the water and then place onto a cooling rack to drip dry for 1 minute.
- Finally, sprinkle Everything Bagel seasoning on the bagels and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the Everything Bagels at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
- When done, remove from the oven and rest to cool on a baking rack and cut with a serrated knife and enjoy toasted!