Description
Homemade sourdough bagels with a chewy texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sourdough starter
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix sourdough starter, bread flour, sugar, salt, and water in a bowl.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 4-6 hours.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a bagel by forming a ring.
- Boil water and add baking soda.
- Boil each bagel for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Brush bagels with egg wash and sprinkle with seeds if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use active sourdough starter for best results.
- Adjust boiling time for a chewier bagel.
- Experiment with toppings like everything seasoning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sourdough bagels, homemade bagels, baking bread