Boiled Bagels

Boiled Bagels
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    1.4K

These bagels boast a delightful chewiness and a subtly sweet crust, achieved through a traditional boiling method before baking. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a satisfying snack!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    38 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    584 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

Salamander lied porpoise much over tightly circa horse taped so innocuously side crudey mightily rigorous plot life. New homes in particular are subject. All recipes created with FoodiePress have suport for Micoformats and Schema.org is a collaboration byo improve convallis.

Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour and yeast. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View Mix water, 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt together; add to dry ingredients. Beat with a mixer for 30 seconds at low speed, scraping the sides of the bowl clean. Beat at a higher speed for 3 minutes. Then mix in enough flour by hand to make a moderately stiff dough. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. (Prep time: 25 minutes)

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View Cut into 12 portions and shape into smooth balls. Poke a hole in the center with your finger, and gently enlarge the hole while working the bagel into a uniform shape. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes. (Prep time: 30 minutes)

Image Step 05
05 Step

Recipe View Meanwhile, start a gallon of water boiling. Add in remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and mix it around a bit. Reduce to simmering. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Image Step 06
06 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Image Step 07
07 Step

Recipe View When bagels have risen, put 4 or 5 bagels into the water and cook for 7 minutes, turning once. Drain. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Image Step 08
08 Step

Recipe View Place drained bagels on a greased baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and eat hot or cold. (Prep time: 35 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
Adding a tablespoon of malt syrup to the boiling water enhances the bagel's sweetness and crust color.
Ensure your yeast is active by proofing it in the warm water before adding the other ingredients.
Experiment with different toppings like sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning before baking.

Milan Frami

Written by

Our recipe authors are passionate food lovers who share thousands of diverse dishes from around the world. They bring daily cooking inspiration with delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every occasion.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 482 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Amya Hane

    These bagels turned out amazing! The boiling step really makes a difference in the texture.

  • Luigi Torphy

    Next time, I'll try adding some dried herbs to the dough for a savory twist.

  • Maude Keeling

    The recipe was easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me.

  • Karley Boyer

    I added a bit of honey to the dough for extra sweetness, and they were a hit!

LEAVE A REVIEW

Please Rate