Homemade Bagels
Posted on September 13, 2025
Homemade Bagels
**Bagel Dough:**
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/2 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 4 cups bread flour (plus more for kneading)
- 2 teaspoons salt
**Boiling Water:**
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
**Egg Wash:**
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
**Toppings:**
- Everything bagel seasoning (sesame seeds, brown sugar & cinnamon, jalapeño and cheddar, poppy seeds)
**Make the Dough:**
- – Proof the yeast by mixing it with 1/4 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- – In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Add the remaining warm water, warm milk, and proofed yeast. Knead until elastic and soft.
- – Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- – Punch the dough down and divide into 10 equal portions. Shape each into a ball and let them rest for 15 minutes.
- – Poke a hole in the center of each ball and enlarge the hole. Let them rise again for 15 minutes.
**Boiling:**
- – In a large pot, boil water with honey and baking soda. Add the bagels, a few at a time, and boil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
**Toppings:**
- – Whisk egg and milk for the egg wash. Brush the boiled bagels and sprinkle with toppings.
**Baking:**
- – Preheat oven to 425°F and bake the bagels for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy outside, yet fluffy inside! Enjoy your homemade bagels!
