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Crispy Homemade Bagels with Everything Seasoning

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These crispy homemade bagels with everything seasoning offer a perfect balance of a chewy interior and a crispy crust, ideal for breakfast or brunch. The everything seasoning is pressed into the dough for a flavorful, savory crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) bread flour
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup or honey (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons everything seasoning blend (toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, sea salt flakes)
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda (for boiling water)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine bread flour and salt. Slowly add the yeast mixture and barley malt syrup or honey. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook for 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces (about 4.2 oz each). Roll each into a ball, poke a hole through the center, and stretch to form a 2-3 inch diameter ring.
  6. Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rest for 15-20 minutes to puff up slightly.
  7. Bring 8 cups (2 liters) of water to a boil in a large pot. Add baking soda carefully.
  8. Boil 2-3 bagels at a time for 1 minute on each side (2 minutes total). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly.
  9. While bagels are still wet, sprinkle or press everything seasoning generously onto each bagel.
  10. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  11. Transfer bagels to a cooling rack and cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not skip the boiling step as it creates the chewy crust and shiny surface. Press the everything seasoning into the wet bagels to help it stick. Use bread flour for best chewiness. For a warmer rise, place dough in the oven with just the light on. Avoid overcrowding the boiling pot to maintain water temperature.

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