Ingredients
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4 1/2 tsp (2 packages) Active Dry Yeast
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1/2 + 2 Tbsp, divided Sugar
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2 cups, room temperature Water
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1 tsp Salt
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2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
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4 cups + extra All-Purpose Flouror bread flour
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1 tsp (for the boiling water only!) Baking Soda
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1 Tbsp (topping) Cinnamon
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1/2 cup (topping) Sugar
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2 Tbsp (topping) Unsalted Butter
Directions
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Special EquipmentI would highly recommend using bagel molds to keep the bagel shape when boiling. My preferred bagel molds are here: Lekue bagel molds. |
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Make the LeaveningAdd 1 cup of lukewarm water to your mixer bowl or large bowl. Add the yeast and 1/2 tsp sugar. Let stand 10 min. until it bubbles. |
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Make the Bagel DoughAdd the remaining sugar, salt and flour to the leavening and knead (I use a kitchenaid bread mixer attachment). Once combined, add the butter and continue kneading until the dough has an even texture. If too sticky, add a bit more flour. Grease your hands with a bit of olive oil, remove the bagel dough from the bowl, form a ball, cover with a towel and let rise for about 45 minutes to an hour. |
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Boil the BagelsPreheat the oven to 395ºF/ 200ºC. To form the bagels, divide the dough into six even pieces. Make rings, or use bagel molds and wrap each piece of dough around the ring to form a nice-looking bagel. Let rise for about 20 minutes. Fill a large pot half way with water and boil. Add the baking soda. Add 2-3 bagels at a time to the boiling water and let them cook for about 20 seconds each. Remove from the boiling water and set aside. Repeat with the remaining bagels. |
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Bake the BagelsLine a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using the bagel molds, I have found that they are easier to remove before baking. Place each bagel ring on the sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown on the top. |
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Make the Cinnamon and Sugar Topping (Optional)Melt the butter. In a bowl (I find using a large, shallow bowl works best for dipping), mix the cinnamon and sugar together. using a pastry brush, brush the tops of each bagel with the melted butter. Immediately dip each bagel into the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Let cool a minute and enjoy. |
