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Crispy Homemade Everything Bagels Recipe Easy Boiled and Baked to Perfection

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This recipe delivers crispy homemade everything bagels with a chewy interior, achieved by boiling the dough rings before baking. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these bagels combine simple ingredients and a classic technique for bakery-quality results at home.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480 g) bread flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp barley malt syrup (optional, can substitute honey)
  • About 3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning blend (toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, coarse salt)
  • 2 tbsp baking soda (for boiling water)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a small bowl. Stir lightly and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine bread flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and barley malt syrup (or honey). Mix until a shaggy dough forms, about 3 minutes on low speed or by hand.
  3. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes by hand on a floured surface or 5-6 minutes in a mixer with a dough hook until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. Add flour if too sticky.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces (about 4 oz / 115 g each). Roll each into a tight ball, poke a thumb through the center to form a hole, and stretch to about 2 inches diameter.
  6. Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add baking soda.
  8. Boil 2-3 bagels at a time for 1 minute on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place back on the baking sheet.
  9. Immediately sprinkle bagels with everything bagel seasoning, pressing gently to stick.
  10. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake bagels for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
  11. Transfer bagels to a wire rack and cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Keep water at a gentle simmer to prevent bagels from tearing. Do not overcrowd the pot when boiling. Let bagels rest before boiling to improve texture and flavor absorption. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even color. Optionally brush boiled bagels with beaten egg wash before seasoning for a shiny crust.

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