Wonderful Homemade Sourdough Bagels
Learn how to make delicious homemade sourdough bagels, perfect for both seasoned and novice bakers exploring the world of sourdough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 bagels
- Category: Baking
- Method: Boiling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 350g warm water
- 500g bread flour
- 10g salt
Instructions
- Combine active sourdough starter and warm water in a large bowl.
- Add bread flour and salt.
- Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a bagel.
- Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let them rise for another 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of honey or malt syrup if desired.
- Boil each bagel for 30-60 seconds per side.
- Transfer the boiled bagels back to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before using.
- Adjust rising times based on your room temperature.
- For a chewier bagel, increase the boiling time slightly.
- Experiment with toppings like sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning after boiling and before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
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