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Soft and chewy homemade yeast bagels topped with sesame seasoning, served with cream cheese on a marble countertop. | Gathered In The Kitchen

Soft & Chewy Homemade Yeast Bagels

Stephanie | Gathered In The Kitchen
These homemade yeast bagels are soft and chewy with a lightly crisp exterior. They stay tender longer than sourdough bagels, making them perfect for everyday breakfasts, lunches, and make-ahead baking.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 8 bagels
Calories 277 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Bloom the yeast. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let sit until foamy (about 5–10 minutes)
  • Mix the dough. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix until a shaggy dough forms and most of the flour is incorporated
  • Knead. Knead with a dough hook until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 6–8 minutes)
  • First rise. Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 60–90 minutes)
  • Divide and shape. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and divide into equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball
  • Form bagels. Poke a hole through the center of each dough ball and gently stretch to form a bagel shape. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover while you prepare the water bath
  • Prepare the water bath. Bring a large pot of water to a gentle simmer (not a rolling boil) and carefully add the baking soda. Working in batches, gently lower 2–3 bagels into the hot water. Cook for 45 seconds per side, then remove with a slotted spoon and return to the baking sheet
  • Add egg wash and toppings. Brush each water-bathed bagel with egg wash, then sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning (or your preferred topping)
  • Bake. Bake at 475°F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown
  • Cool. Let bagels cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool before slicing

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 294mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 3mg
Keyword bagel, yeast
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