Best Ever Bread Machine Bagels

Bagels are a delicious snack any time of the of the day. This, recipes helps save time by utilizing your bread machine to proof the dough. Customize the flavors however you like. My favourite is cheese.

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Step 1

TIPS AND TRICKS if you are planning to add what i like to call "heavier " such as chocolate chips or raisins, add an extra 1/4 tsp of yeast to the batter.

Step 2

- I found that the chocolate chips and cheese ended up melting in the bread machine and I needed to add them after they had proofed instead. Having said that adding a 1/4 cup adds some cheese flavour as well so can add it both during and after proofing. Once the dough is finished in the bread machine, GENTLY fold your "heavy " into the dough before adding flour for shaping. if you do this on a floured surface, you will end up working more flour into the dough making it dry. I recommend doing this right in the bread machine pan. Lightly coating your hands in oil or a light dusting of flour, may help reduce the dough from sticking to your hands.

Step 3

-Sometime for whatever reason if your dough appears too dry, add a tablespoon or so of extra warm water to the bread machine while it is still in the kneading stage (start of the process). This is not a super wet dough however but if it looks as though its not coming together smoothly, then an extra tablespoon wont hurt.

Step 4

-Portion the dough into 8 or 9 balls . Shape all the balls first and then return back to the first ball you shaped to then turn them into the bagel shape. This will allow the dough to rest a bit between each step.

Step 5

- Be sure to not over boil the bagels. I set a timer for 2min, 1min each side for each batch I boil. If you leave them in for too long they can get too chewy or deflate once baked in the oven. I have found 2 Min to be the best time frame for the perfect texture.

Step 6

Bread machine, large pot for boiling bagels, cookie sheet, parchment paper, food brush for egg/oil wash, slotted spoon, measuring cups and spoons, cutting board, knife and cheese grater.

Step 7

- Preheat the oven to 425F

Step 8

- Place water, salt, sugar, flour, yeast and dry seasoning's into bread machine in this order. Select the dough setting

Step 9

- Once complete, add your heavy and then place out onto a floured surface.

Step 10

- Meanwhile bring water to a boil adding 3tbsp of sugar.

Step 11

- Cut dough into 8 or 9 equal piece's and roll into a ball shape. You can make more (the most I have made is 12) but they will end up thinner.

Step 12

- Returning to the first formed ball, flatten in out poke a whole in the center with your thumb shaping it into a bagel gently with your hands.

Step 13

- Cover the shaped bagels on your floured work surface and let them rest for 30min.

Step 14

Shaping and Boiling

Step 15

- Place a cooling rack with a clean tea towel or paper towel on top ready near your boiling water. Carefully place your bagels in batches into the water and set timer for 2 min min flipping them over at the 1min mark. After 2 min remove from water and place on cooling rack and tea towel to remove excess water.

Step 16

- Then place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and brush with egg wash or cooking oil. I like to add shredded cheese to the tops her.

Step 17

- Place bagels in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 min until golden brown. (Each oven is different so keep an eye on them to adjust the cook time as needed).

Step 18

- Last but not least remove and enjoy with your desired spread. I found these delicious toasted and slathered in butter. Be prepared to eat more then one.

Step 19

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