Bagels

Name: Bagels
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or bread flour+extra for kneading; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1 3/4 tsp salt; 1 1/3 cup warm water; 1 poppy seads(optional); 1 sesame seeds (optional)

khushi_canc @cook_3498924

Bagels

khushi_canc @cook_3498924

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Ingredients

3 1/2 cupall-purpose flour or bread flour+extra for kneading
2 tspgranulated sugar
2 1/4 tspactive dry yeast
1 3/4 tspsalt
1 1/3 cupwarm water
1poppy seads(optional)
1sesame seeds (optional)

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Steps

1

In a bowl mix the flour, sugar,yeast and salt
2

Gradually add the water while mixing the dough and mix for about 8-10 mins until it forms a mass.
3

Place the dough on a flat surface and knead for about 14-16 mins until soft and smooth.
4

Place the dough in a greased bowl and grease the top of the dough to prevent drying.
5

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hr or until doubled in size.
6

Gently deflate it and rest for 10 mins.
7

Meanwhile preheat your oven to 425°F and bring a large pot of water to boil and then let it simmer
8

Divide the dough into pieces and form into balls to form a smooth ball . Coat your finger in flour and press in the middle to form a ring. Stretch the ring to 1/3 of bagels diameter.
9

Place bagels on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cover with a towel and let them rest for about 15 mins.
10

Gently put the bagels in simmering water and boil for 1 minute and turn over and boil for another minute.
11

Remove the bagels and let them dry and then then return to the baking sheet. Sprinkle poppy seads and sesame seeds.
12

Bake for 20-25 mins or until golden brown. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!!!