Foolproof Sourdough Bagels: Easy Homemade Delights with Customizable Toppings!

Sourdough Bagels Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Dough [00:00]

• Mix together 1/2 cup of sourdough starter and 1 cup of water in a bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons of honey and mix well.

Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients [00:30]

• Gradually add 4 cups of bread flour to the wet mixture.
• Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of salt on top of the flour.

Step 3: Combine and Knead [01:00]

• Whisk the mixture lightly with a fork until combined.
• Knead the dough by hand until well mixed.
• If the dough is too flaky, add a couple of extra tablespoons of water; if too sticky, sprinkle in some flour.

Step 4: First Rise [02:00]

• Place the kneaded dough back in the bowl and cover it.
• Let it rise for 12 hours until it has doubled in size.

Step 5: Shape the Bagels [03:00]

• Sprinkle flour on your working surface and transfer the dough.
• Form it into a round ball and cut it into 8 pieces.
• Shape each piece into a bagel by poking your thumb through the middle and spinning it around.

Step 6: Second Rise [04:00]

• Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Cover them and let them rise for another hour until puffy.

Step 7: Boil the Bagels [05:00]

• In a pot, bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil and add 1 tablespoon of sugar.
• Carefully drop the bagels into the boiling water, ensuring not to overcrowd them.
• Boil for 1 minute, flip them over, and boil for another 1 minute.

Step 8: Add Toppings [06:00]

• After boiling, place the bagels back on the parchment paper.
• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
• Add desired toppings such as everything bagel seasoning or Colby Jack cheese.

Step 9: Bake [07:00]

• Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until golden on top.

Step 10: Enjoy! [08:00]

• Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before enjoying your homemade sourdough bagels!