Bagel - Everything

Equipment

Kitchen Aid Bread Mixer

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups warm water 110°F/45°C
2 teaspoons sugar
1 packet 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast
4 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
Optional toppings: sesame seeds poppy seeds, etc.

Instructions

**Mix & Rest**: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
**Knead Dough**: Add 3 cups of bread flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
**First Rise**: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
**Shape Bagels**: Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center with your finger and widen it to about 1.5-2 inches.
**Second Rise**: Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rest for about 10 minutes.
**Boil**: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a tablespoon of sugar. Boil the bagels, 2-3 at a time, for 1 minute on each side.
**Bake**: Remove the bagels from the water using a slotted spoon and place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. If using toppings, sprinkle them on the bagels right after boiling and before baking.

Notes

Here's the detailed list of ingredients and instructions for Sally's Baking Addiction's Homemade Bagels recipe:

### Ingredients:
- **1 1/2 cups warm water** (110°F/45°C)
- **2 teaspoons sugar**
- **1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry or instant yeast**
- **4 1/2 cups bread flour**
- **2 teaspoons salt**
- **Optional toppings**: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, etc.

### Instructions:
1. **Mix & Rest**: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
2. **Knead Dough**: Add 3 cups of bread flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. **First Rise**: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
4. **Shape Bagels**: Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center with your finger and widen it to about 1.5-2 inches.
5. **Second Rise**: Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rest for about 10 minutes.
6. **Boil**: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a tablespoon of sugar. Boil the bagels, 2-3 at a time, for 1 minute on each side.
7. **Bake**: Remove the bagels from the water using a slotted spoon and place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. If using toppings, sprinkle them on the bagels right after boiling and before baking.

Enjoy your homemade bagels! 🍞

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