Description
Craving a real-deal, chewy, golden bagel without a trip to New York? These Authentic NY Bagels are everything you love about the classic — shiny crust, dense yet tender inside, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, or savory brunch food ideas, this easy recipe lets you create bakery-quality bagels from scratch. It’s a fun weekend project that delivers unbeatable flavor and satisfaction.
Ingredients
1 ¼ cups warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon barley malt syrup (or honey)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 cups bread flour (or high-gluten flour)
1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling water)
Toppings of choice (everything seasoning, sesame, poppy seeds, etc.)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in sugar, salt, and barley malt syrup. Gradually add flour, stirring to form a rough dough.
3. Knead dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
5. Punch down and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and stretch into a bagel shape.
6. Place on a parchment-lined tray, cover, and let rise 20–30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a pot of water to a boil and add baking soda.
8. Boil bagels 1 minute per side in batches. Remove and place back on tray.
9. While still damp, sprinkle with desired toppings.
10. Bake for 20–22 minutes until deep golden brown. Cool before serving.
Notes
Make sure your dough is well-kneaded to develop the gluten needed for chewy texture.
Boil in batches and don’t overcrowd the pot for even cooking.
Use high-gluten or bread flour — it makes all the difference in texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiled & Baked
- Cuisine: American/New York-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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