Boiled Bagels

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine 1 ½ cups flour and yeast in a large bowl. Mix water, 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt together; add to dry ingredients. Beat with a mixer for half a minute at low speed, scraping the sides of the bowl clean. Beat at a higher speed for 3 minutes. Then mix in enough flour by hand to make a moderately stiff dough.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Cut into 12 portions and shape into smooth balls. Poke a hole in the center with your finger, and gently enlarge the hole while working the bagel into a uniform shape. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, start a gallon of water boiling. Add in remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and mix it around a bit. Reduce to simmering.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'When bagels have risen, put 4 or 5 bagels into the water and cook for 7 minutes, turning once. Drain.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Place drained bagels on a greased baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and eat hot or cold.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)