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Easy Homemade Bagels Recipe: Delightful Pretzel Bagels at Home

Easy Homemade Bagels Recipe: Bake Delightful Pretzel Bagels

This Easy Homemade Bagels Recipe delivers delightful pretzel bagels at home using simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 10 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 364
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon molasses or honey
  • 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 1 each egg (beaten)
  • pretzel salt or flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Floured Surface
  • Large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, instant yeast, and molasses or honey.
  2. Add all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and salted butter to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a bagel.
  7. In a large pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Boil each bagel for 30 seconds on each side.
  8. Remove the bagels and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Brush each bagel with beaten egg and sprinkle with pretzel salt or flaky sea salt.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize your bagels with various toppings or flavors like rosemary or garlic powder.

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