Description
These homemade everything bagels feature a chewy, pillowy interior and a crisp, shiny crust achieved through boiling. Made with a mix of bread and whole wheat flour, they are protein-packed, freezer-friendly, and surprisingly easy to make from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups warm water (105-110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 ½ cups bread flour
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3–4 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling water)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, and oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes, or by hand for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, poke a hole in the center, and stretch to 1.5 inches.
- Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Add 1 tablespoon baking soda.
- Boil bagels for 30 seconds per side (2-3 at a time). Remove with a slotted spoon and place back on the baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush boiled bagels with egg wash and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating halfway, until deep golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ensure water temperature is between 105-110°F to activate yeast without killing it. Keep the hole in the center of the bagel open during shaping to prevent a dense center. Boiling is essential for the signature chewy texture. For best results, cool completely before freezing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 10
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