Everything Bagels

Elsie has been requesting bagels for a few weeks now. It's been quite some time since I last made bagels. Here's why: they are very addictive! My all time favorite is blueberry bagels, but a very close second is everything bagels. :)What's sort of strange about making bagels is you have to boil the dough before baking. This process creates a chewy interior crumb while the outside is browned and almost crisp.Everything Bagels, makes 8

1 1/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons (one package) active dry yeast
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (I used both black and white)
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon coarse grain sea salt
1 egg

In a bowl, combine the water and sugar and stir to dissolve. Pour in the yeast and allow this to sit for 6-8 minutes. In a larger bowl, whisk together the flour and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt. Once the yeast mixture has had time to activate, pour it in to the flour mixture and stir until a crumbly dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 6-7 minutes until the dough begins to become elastic-like. You can also do this in a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into eight equal pieces. Shape into a ball and press your finger through to form the center hole. Once you have shaped all the bagels, allow them to rest for 10 minutes or so. Now place them into a pot of boiling water. They should float. Let them cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side, then remove to your prepared baking sheet.Whisk the egg plus 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush this over each bagel. Sprinkle on the seeds! The egg wash will help them stick as well as add a pretty brown sheen to your bagels.Eureka! After you add the seeds bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. If you don't eat them all in one day, store in an airtight container for 4-5 days.Serve these with cream cheese at breakfast or make a bagel sandwich for lunch. :) Enjoy! xo. Emma

Comments

[Ko-Shin]

I am sooooo making these tomorrow! How do u make Cinnamon-raisin ones - they are my fave! I am from NYC but live in Barcelona now - there is only one bagel shop - and its only so-so! I hope I can make yummy ones! Thanks for this amazing post :)
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[Robin J]

Oh lordy these look delicious. I want to make them right now!

[julia [lifeonchurchill]]

yum, these look amazing!!

[Sabrina]

THANK YOU! My boyfriend and I always make an effort to have a nice breakfast every Sunday, so this will be perfect for us :-)

xxx Sabrina
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[Adele]

I am so, so happy you posted this! You can't find everything bagels in Australia and I've had a serious craving for them. Thank you!! x

[Hayley]

Can I just say that I am in love with your measuring spoons!

[Rachel]

Oh I love fresh bagels!

[Michelle]

Whoa. I had no idea bagels were so easy. These look great!

[Sam]

Yum! I don't think I would have to worry about storing them - I would eat them all in one day!

[Killian]

OMG! You are my savour - My boyfriend's definitely going to love me when I attempt to make these! Thank you!

- Killian x
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[SarahM]

Looks great! Could you share (if you know) the brand of your baking sheet? I've been looking for one that fits a silpat that perfectly.

[Kendra @ openspaceskendra.com]

oh my, everything bagels are my weakness. Im so excited to try these! thanks for the recipe.

[Rima]

i didn't know making bagels are that easy. hollaaa...

[Emma]

SarahM- I am not sure of the brand. Sorry! I've had them a while now (as you can probably tell). I think I may have bought them at a restaurant supply store (you don't have to own a restaurant to get in on the goods usually). :)

[Juliette Laura]

My brother and his girlfriend are always making bagels from scratch and they are my favorite food. I'll have to tell them to use this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

xoxo
Juliette Laura
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[Molly]

Yum!! These look so toasty and delicious. My husband loves to bake and he's been looking for a good bagel recipe to try out. I'll definitely pass this along!!

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[Marilyn]

Those bagels look so yummy. I can't wait to make them. Thanks!!!!

[Kim@floatingthrufields]

very exciting and delicious :)

[natalie @ wee eats]

These look SO YUMMY! I love KAF I use it for all my baking :)

[Sarah]

Wow! I would never have thought to make bagels from scratch! Will absolutely be trying these out this weekend. Thanks for sharing!