Description
Experience the joy of crafting your own sourdough bagels with this easy-to-follow recipe! Warm, chewy, and perfectly golden, these bagels are a delightful addition to any breakfast or brunch. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, you’ll impress friends and family as they savor every bite. Perfectly customizable with your favorite toppings, these homemade bagels are sure to become a cherished staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm filtered water
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp baking soda (for boiling)
- Toppings: sesame seeds or poppy seeds (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the active sourdough starter and warm water.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 4-6 hours until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide into equal portions. Shape each portion into a bagel.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil a large pot of water, adding baking soda.
- Boil each bagel for about 30 seconds per side before transferring them to parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg