Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- Toppings: sesame seeds, everything seasoning
- Cream cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add salt and flour gradually, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer dough onto a floured countertop and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide dough into equal pieces, shape into bagels, and boil in water for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Place bagels on a baking sheet, sprinkle with toppings, and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Store bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze.
- Customize flavors by adding herbs or spices to the dough.
- For vegan options, replace traditional cream cheese with a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg