Homemade Chewy Bagels
These easy-to-make bagels yield a chewy texture with a shiny exterior, finished with a savory Everything Bagel Seasoning.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 1 hour + overnight
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 days
- Servings: 8
Full Ingredient List
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or barley malt syrup
- 1 (¼-ounce) pkg active dry yeast, 2¼ teaspoons
- 1¼ cups warm water
- 540 grams bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1½ tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 egg white, optional
- 1 tablespoon water, optional
- Everything Bagel Seasoning for sprinkling
Dough
Tools and Equipment
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- Plastic wrap
- Large bowl
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 1 tablespoon |
maple syrup or barley malt syrup |
|
honey |
| 1 (¼-ounce) pkg or 2¼ teaspoons |
active dry yeast |
|
|
| 1¼ cups |
warm water |
|
|
| 540 grams |
bread flour or all-purpose flour |
|
|
| 2 teaspoons |
sea salt |
|
|
Instructions
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Step 1:
In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, yeast, and warm water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
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Step 2:
In a stand mixer with dough hook, combine flour, salt, and yeast mixture. Mix for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth. (Tips: Add a tablespoon of water if the dough is too dry.)
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Step 3:
Knead dough by hand for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth, shape into a ball, and place in a covered bowl to rise for 60-90 minutes until almost doubled. (Tips: Place in a warm area for optimal rise.)
Poaching Liquid
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 1½ tablespoons |
maple syrup |
|
honey |
| 2 teaspoons |
baking soda |
|
|
| ½ tablespoon |
salt |
|
|
Instructions
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Step 1:
In a large pot, bring two quarts of water to a boil. Add maple syrup, baking soda, and salt. (Tips: Reduce heat if water boils over.)
Toppings
Tools and Equipment
- Small bowl for egg wash
- Brush for egg wash
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 1, optional |
egg white |
Beaten with water |
|
| 1 tablespoon, optional |
water |
|
|
| for sprinkling |
Everything Bagel Seasoning |
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Instructions
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Step 1:
Brush boiled bagels with egg wash if using, then sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning. (Tips: Alternatively, dip bagels directly in seasoning without an egg wash for a vegan option if desired.)
Additional Information
Notes: This recipe involves an overnight rise, and the dough should prove in the refrigerator for optimal results. Use bread flour for chewier bagels, though all-purpose flour can also work. Egg wash is optional for adhering toppings better.
