Best Homemade Bagel Recipe

Bagels are one of the most popular types of bread. Different bakeries and cafes offer them, but they can be a bit pricey. Save money by making them at home instead. Believe it or not, making bagels is not as hard as you think. It’s actually easy and fun!

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Bake the best homemade bagel in the comforts of your kitchen with Fitgreenmind‘s recipe. You only need yeast, flour, salt, sugar, maple syrup, baking soda, vegan cream, and sesame seeds. It is incredibly soft and fluffy. You can serve it as is, in a closed sandwich or open-faced. They are best served warm and fresh.

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Homemade Bagel Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of lukewarm water
• 3 teaspoons of instant yeast
• 4 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of sugar

For the water bath:

• 2 liters of water
• 1/4 cup of agave or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda (optional)

For the topping:

• vegan cream
• sesame seeds

How to Make Bagel At Home

Step 1:

In a large bowl, add 1 1/2 cups of lukewarm water and 3 teaspoons of instant yeast. Stir until dissolved.

Step 2:

Add 4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in the same bowl. Stir to combine everything. Flour your hands and knead the dough until it’s soft. Grease your bowl and place the dough. Cover it with a cloth and let it rest for about 60 to 90 minutes.

Step 3:

Punch the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Form into balls then shape them like doughnuts by pressing your finger in the middle to make a hole.

Step 4:

Prepare the water bath. Add 2 liter of water to a large pot, 1/4 cup of agave or maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Bring it to a simmer. Once simmering, add the bagels and cook for 1 minute on each side.

Step 5:

Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush them with vegan cream and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Bake in the oven at 425F for 20 minutes.

Best Homemade Bagel Recipe