Bagels
YIELD: 8 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 Cups warm water
- 2 3/4 Teaspoon active dry yeast
- 4 Cups All purpose Flour, plus more for work surface and hands
- 1 Tablespoon sugar (can substitute honey as well)
- 2 Teaspoons salt
- 1 egg, beaten
Needed Supplies:
KitchenAid Mixer
Spatula
Cookie Sheet
Whisk
Dough Hook Attachment
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Whisk the warm water and yeast together in the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the dough hook attachment.
- Add the flour, sugar, and salt. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes. The dough will be somewhat stiff and look dry. Keep the dough in the mixer and beat for an additional 6-7 minutes.
- Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or nonstick spray. Place the dough in the bowl.
- Cover the bowl with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or a clean towel. Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 60-90 minutes or until doubled in size. When the dough is ready, punch it down to release any air bubbles.
- Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide your dough into 8 pieces (just eye ball it, it doesn't need to be perfect). Shape each piece into a ball.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Fill a large pot with water, bringing it to a boil. Drop the bagels in 2-4 at a time and let cook for 1 minute.
- Brush the tops and sides with your egg and bake for 25 minutes.