Bagels

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These bagels are done and ready to eat in 2 and a half hours ! Below you'll find a step by step guide to make them. Have fun and enjoy!

Ingredients :

For the bagels

570 g bread flour

360 ml warm water 

3 tsp active dry yeast

1 tbsp maple syrup 

2 tsp salt

For the boiling :

1 heaped tsp baking soda

1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

Toppings: 

Sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, roasted onions,...

Egg wash  : 

1 egg white beaten with 1 tbsp water 

Vegan  : 100-150 ml plant based milk + 2 tsp maple syrup or honey 

Instructions:

Prepare the dough:

1.Combine warm water and yeast in the bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Add flour, maple syrup, and salt, then mix with a fork for about 2 minutes ; the dough will appear stiff and somewhat sticky. Transfer the dough to a floured surface.

2.Knead for 6-7 minutes until it's soft.

Check its readiness by poking it—if it bounces back slowly, it's ready. Your dough should be smooth.

Grease a large bowl with olive oil, form the dough into a ball, cover, and let it rise for 60-90 minutes or until doubled in size.

The time to rise depends on the temperature of your house, the warmer it is, the quicker the dough rises.

FYI : Make sure your hands are just as dirty as mine :-)

3. After 60-90 minutes your dough will look like this.

 Punch it down and divide it into 9 pieces.

Shaping :

4.Shape each into a ball and create a hole in the middle ( like the size of your index and middle finger).

Sprinkle some flour to a piece of parchment paper to prevent the bagels from sticking.

Preheat the oven to 210°C.

Water bath:

5.Boil 2 liters of water in a wide pot, whisk in honey or maple syrup and baking sode, then reduce heat. Boil bagels, 2-4 at a time, for 1 minute on each side.

Egg wash:

6.Brush with egg wash( I used a vegan one) and then cover with your chosen toppings. Place on lined baking sheets.

Baking:

7.Bake for 20-25 minute, until the bagels are dark golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

8. Enjoy your homemade bagels by slicing, toasting, or topping them as you like! Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for a few days or in the freezer.