Bialys

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, combine bread flour, instant yeast, kosher salt, and room temperature water. Mix with a wooden spoon until a very wet, soft, and sticky dough forms. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 12 hrs Cover the bowl tightly and let it rest at room temperature for at least 12 hours to allow the dough to develop its complex flavors. (12 hours)

Recipe View 10 mins Prepare the savory onion filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, sweetens, and turns a beautiful golden brown. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, sliced green onion, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Combine thoroughly and allow the filling to cool completely. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gently scrape the bubbly dough from the sides of the bowl using a spatula and transfer it to a well-floured work surface. Lightly dust the top of the dough with flour and gently flatten it with your hands. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, using additional flour as needed to prevent sticking. Gently stretch each ball and tuck the dough under to create a smooth surface. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with generously floured parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 52 mins Dust the tops of the dough balls with flour and carefully cover them with a clean dish towel. Let them proof until they have nearly doubled in size. (45-60 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). (15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Flour your fingers and pick up one dough ball. Press and pull the center of the dough to form a ring shape, creating a thin center and thicker edges. Be cautious not to tear the dough. Repeat with the remaining dough balls. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Fill the center of each bialy with no more than a rounded teaspoon of the onion-poppy seed filling. Gently press the filling up the sides towards the outer rings. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Lightly spray the bialys with cold water and sprinkle poppy seeds generously over the top. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake the bialys in the center of the preheated oven until they are puffed and beautifully browned. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Transfer the baked bialys to a wire rack and let them cool for approximately 20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set. (20 minutes)