Best Sourdough Bagels (Soft, Chewy, Easy!)

Name: Best Sourdough Bagels (Soft, Chewy, Easy!)
Prep time: 15 h
Total time: 15 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 150 g (3⁄4 cup) bubbly, active sourdough starter; 250 g (1 cup plus 2 tsp) warm water (See Notes below for temperature range); 24 g (2 tbsp) granulated sugar; 500 g (4 cups plus 2 tbsp) King Arthur bread flour; 9 g (1 1⁄2 tsp) fine sea salt; Cooking spray or oil, (for coating the plastic wrap); 20 g (1 tbsp) honey; Mixed seeds, such as poppy, sesame, fennel, flax and sun flower seeds or Everything Bagel Spice; Water temperature: In winter, I use 85-95 F water (29-35 C) to give the rise a boost. In summer, I use cooler water, about 55- 60 F (13-16 C) to slow down and control the rise

Instructions

Prep:15h

With just 10 minutes of prep, this easy, overnight sourdough bagel recipe uses active sourdough starter to create the best soft & chewy NY-style bagel. Customize with zesty everything bagel spice, sesame seeds, cinnamon raisin, and more! Recipe adapted from my bestselling book: Artisan Sourdough Made Simple.

Updated at: Sat, 31 May 2025 04:23:10 GMT