Description
Delight in the process of making homemade sourdough bagels, featuring a chewy texture, a shiny crust, and perfect for any topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- Toppings (e.g., sesame seeds, poppy seeds, coarse salt)
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sourdough starter, warm water, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and mix until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough vigorously for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 4-8 hours, until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces, shaping each into a round ball with a hole in the center.
- Boil water in a large pot and add baking soda. Boil each bagel for 30 seconds on each side.
- Transfer the boiled bagels to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bagels cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can prepare the dough the night before and let it rise in the fridge overnight. Experiment with different toppings and ingredients for customization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough bagels, homemade bagels, brunch recipe