Fun to Make Homemade Bagels!
Grab the cream cheese and get ready for the most delicious warm-from-the-oven homemade bagels. The first time I made these, I couldn’t believe how easy the recipe was and how much fun my son and I had making them. My husband called the bagels a labor of love. It was really cold out on a Sunday morning and no one wanted to run out to get our usual Sunday morning breakfast. I looked on the internet for ways to make homemade bagels and came up with this remarkably easy recipe. My son Josh loves an everything bagel and believe it or not, I had bought the everything mix from Trader Joe’s weeks before, thinking I would use it to season chicken. I had everything else in my pantry. Look how amazing these came out! We all loved them and now I’m looking forward to having company over next Sunday to make these for them. Try this recipe soon and don’t forget to top with your favorite schmear.
Do you know what would be just perfect with a homemade bagel? My “No Machine – 3 Step Homemade Cappuccino”.
In a small bowl, pour ½ cup warm water, yeast and sugar.
Allow it to sit, unstirred, for about 5 minutes until it is foamy. Mix together.
In a second large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour the water/yeast mixture.
Mix together. If needed, add a small amount of water.
Knead for about 10 minutes or until dough is elastic and smooth.
Brush with oil and place in a bowl in a warm place. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. Punch the dough and let rise for 10 minutes more.
Divide into 8-11 balls, depending how small or large you like your bagels.
In the center of the ball make a hole with your thumb.
Place on parchment paper or silpat cookie sheet, cover with clean towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On the stove, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
Drop the bagel into the boiling water and let sit for 1 minute. (For extra chewy bagels, sit for 2 minutes) Flip and repeat on the other side.
Place on a heavy rimmed cookie sheet lined with a silpat or parchment paper.
Brush the top of the bagels with egg white and sprinkle with seasonings.
Remove from oven and let cool enough to hold. Be careful when cutting if the bagels are still hot. You just made a homemade bagel!