Easy Homemade Bagels
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Bread flour
- Yeast
- Sugar
- Salt
- Warm water
- Barley malt syrup or honey optional
- Cinnamon and raisins or other mix-ins (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add the warm water and mix until a dough forms; knead until smooth and elastic.
- If making cinnamon raisin bagels, knead in the cinnamon and raisins now.
- Cover and let the dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into portions, shape into balls, poke a hole in the center of each, and stretch into a bagel shape.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding the barley malt syrup or honey if using.
- Boil the bagels for 1-2 minutes per side, then transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.