Sourdough Bagel Recipe

Name: Sourdough Bagel Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz active sourdough starter (1 cup (100% hydration)); 12 oz warm water (1 ½ cups); 22 ½ oz bread flour (4 ½ cups, divided, see note); 1 ½ oz barley malt syrup (2 tablespoons (or honey + molasses)); 1 tablespoon table salt; 2 oz granulated sugar (¼ cup (for boiling)); 2 teaspoons baking soda (for boiling); corn meal (for pan prep); 1 egg white (whisked lightly); Topping (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, caraway seeds or coarse salt)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:25min

Chewy, crusty and properly dense New York style bagels with an extra depth of flavor thanks to the sourdough starter. They rise overnight so you can have fresh bagels for breakfast or brunch. All they need is a schmear of cream cheese.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:07:35 GMT