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Sourdough Bagel Recipe

Sourdough Bagel Recipe


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 12 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bagels 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chewy, flavorful sourdough bagels with a golden crust, perfect for breakfast or a snack.


Ingredients

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  • 500g bread flour
  • 150g active sourdough starter
  • 250ml warm water
  • 10g salt
  • 15g honey
  • 1 tbsp barley malt syrup (for boiling)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Optional toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, coarse salt

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, sourdough starter, water, salt, and honey in a bowl until a dough forms.
  2. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover and let rest at room temperature for 8-12 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and shape into bagels.
  5. Place bagels on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
  7. Boil water with barley malt syrup. Boil bagels for 30 seconds on each side.
  8. Transfer to a lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and add toppings if desired.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For extra chewiness, extend cold fermentation in the fridge up to 48 hours.

  • Prep Time: 12 hours
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bagel
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: sourdough, bagels, breakfast, homemade bread