Homemade Everything Bagels

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Learn how to make your own homemade everything bagels! Topped with an easy homemade everything bagel seasoning mix.

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Resting Time2

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: breakfast

Servings: servings

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Heather Perine

Equipment

Ingredients

DOUGH

1 tablespoon instant yeast
4 cups (480 grams) Bread Flour
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) lukewarm water

WATER BATH

2 quarts water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix

1 1/2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
1 Tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Instructions

Combine all of the dough ingredients and knead vigorously for 10 minutes (if you're using an electric mixer) or up to 15 minutes (if you're kneading by hand). Since we're using a high-protein bread flour here, it takes a bit more effort and time to develop the gluten. The dough will be quite stiff; if you're using a mixer it will "thwap" the sides of the bowl, and hold its shape (without spreading at all) when you stop the mixer.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, and set it aside to rise in a warm place until it's noticeably puffy though not necessarily doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Make the everything bagel seasoning mix. In a small bowl combine the poppyseeds, black sesame seeds, white sesame seeds, garlic, onion, and salt. Set aside.
Lightly grease two baking sheets, or line them with parchment and grease the parchment. Transfer the dough to a work surface, and divide it into eight pieces.
Working with one piece at a time, roll it into a smooth, round ball. To do this, I bring up the bottom edges and pinch them together (almost making like a little dough purse). Then flip the dough over and give it a slight squish with the palm of my hand. Then I cup my hand and roll the dough in a circular motion until it forms a dough ball.
Place the balls on one of the prepared baking sheets. Cover the balls with plastic wrap, and let them rest for 30 minutes. They'll puff up very slightly.
While the dough is resting, prepare the water bath by heating the water, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a very gentle boil in a large stockpot. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Use your index finger to poke a hole through the center of each ball, then twirl the dough on your finger to stretch the hole until it's about 1 1/2" to 2" in diameter. Place six bagels on each of the baking sheets.
Transfer the bagels, four at a time if possible, to the simmering water. Increase the heat under the pan to bring the water back up to a gently simmering boil, if necessary. Cook the bagels for 1 minute, flip them over, and cook 1 minute more. Using a skimmer or strainer, remove the bagels from the water and place them back on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining bagels.
If adding toppings: Mix together an egg white and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of each bagel and sprinkle on the everything bagel seasoning.
Bake the bagels for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they're as deep golden brown color, turning them over about 15 minutes into the baking time (this will help them remain tall and round). Remove the bagels from the oven, and cool completely on a rack.

Notes

Can I let the dough rise overnight?
Yes absolutely you can! And in fact, it will help the bagels to develop their flavor. The next day, let the dough rise at room temperature for 45 minutes before shaping the bagels. I don't recommend letting the bagels rise overnight once shaped as it can easily become overproofed.
Can I freeze these bagels?
Bagels freeze wonderfully! Freeze baked bagels for up to 3 months in an airtight container, then thaw at room temperature.
Measure your flour accurately. Too much could result in a tough bagel, so I always recommend using a kitchen scale for best accuracy or use the spoon and level method method mentioned in the flour post!
If kneading with a mixer, this is a dense dough that can really put your mixer through a work out! The dough will "thwap" the sides of the bowl. My mixer will even move across my counter so I just simply place one hand on top to keep it place.
Rise in a warm draft free place (70 - 80 degrees is ideal). If your kitchen is cold, it may take longer for the dough to rise.
Sprinkle some cornmeal onto the parchment so the bottoms of your bagels have that classic cornmeal bottom!
When rising a second time, I spray the plastic wrap first before covering the dough balls with non-stick cooking spray so it won't stick.
Do not let the dough rise for too long, which is called overproofing and can result in flat bagels that do not rise.
When boiling the bagels, be sure to no overcrowd and boil too many at once. I found that 3 was max.
Set a timer for boiling each side. You do not want to leave them in the water for too long. I found that 1 minute on each side was perfect
Adapted from King Arthur Flour

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