Everything Bagels
AI-generated illustrationIngredients
Dough:
Everything Topping:
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients for the dough and mix until it just comes together.
Flip dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 15 minutes. If dough becomes too sticky add a bit more flour to the dough.
Place dough into a lightly oiled bowl and cover. Set aside in a warm place and let rise for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
Lightly flour your work surface and turn dough out onto the surface.
Cut your dough into 6 even pieces.
Roll into and ball and let sit for 15 minutes.
Poke a hole with your finger in the middle and lightly stretch into your transitional bagel shape.
Let sit for another 15 minutes, in the meantime, preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
Place a large pot on the stove and bring 4 quarts of water to a boil with honey.
Put 2 bagels into the pot of water for about 1 minute on each side and remove with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with your toppings and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Adding honey to the boiling water gives the bagels a hint of sweetness. You can mix the topping on a plate and place the bagels on top. I prefer to sprinkle each topping on the bagel. If you use the plate method, I suggest doing the salt separate. In past experiences some bagels get too much salt and others not enough.
