Homemade Bagels Recipe

Name: Homemade Bagels Recipe
Prep time: 2 h 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (between 100-110°F, 38-43°C); 2 and 3/4 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast*; 4 cups (520g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for work surface and hands*; 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar or packed light or dark brown sugar (or barley malt syrup)*; 2 teaspoons salt; coating the bowl: nonstick spray or 2 teaspoons olive oil; egg wash: 1 egg white beaten with 1 Tablespoon water; 2 quarts water; 1/4 cup (60g) honey (or barley malt syrup)*

Instructions

Prep:2h 10minCook:25min

Make fresh bagels right at home with this tested dough recipe. Don't skip the water bath and egg wash—both provide an extra chewy and golden brown crust.

Updated at: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:49:45 GMT