Homemade Bagels

This Homemade Bagels is moist, fluffy, and packed sweet and salty. Learn how to make the best bagels takes a few steps with a basic pantry staples you most likely already have.

New to making bagels? I promise they’re much easier than they seem, and this is a great first recipe for working with yeast bread. And It’s so good, you’ll be coming back to it again and again.

But now it is requested every trip and every holiday and even on random weekends. My kid calls them the real bagels and that feels like a compliment I will take forever, and one more thing is important. Do not worry if they are not perfectly round because mine never are.

That is how you know they are homemade, and it is also clear by the way everyone mysteriously hangs around the kitchen waiting for the next batch.

So if you have been thinking about trying homemade bagels but you felt a little intimidated then you are in the right place, let us make a mess, let us make memories.

And let us make bagels that are so good it feels unreal.

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Clean kitchen towel
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Large pot
• Slotted spoon
• Cooling rack

Tips for Bagels

– If you are short on time, you can let the dough rise for 30 minutes instead of an hour, but the flavor will be better with a full rise.

– Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

– Boil only a few bagels at a time so they do not crowd the pot.

– For shiny bagels, brush them lightly with egg wash before baking.

– If kids are helping, let them shape the dough and add toppings for extra fun.

What to Eat with Bagels ??

These homemade bagels are soft, chewy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a hearty snack. I love serving them with cream cheese and fresh fruit or topping them with peanut butter and sliced bananas for a quick morning boost.

While my husband likes his with smoked salmon and a squeeze of lemon for a classic twist. For a full brunch spread, they also pair beautifully with my Air Fryer Egg and Cheese Toast, colorful, and family-friendly.

Ingredients :

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• For boiling the bagels
• Water for a large pot
• 1 tablespoon sugar or honey

Optional toppings

• Sesame seeds
• Poppy seeds
• Everything bagel seasoning

How to Make Bagels :

Step 1

To get started adding the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast to a large mixing bowl. Stir everything together so the dry ingredients are evenly mixed. Slowly pour in the warm water and oil, then mix until a dough starts to form. When it becomes hard to stir, use your hands to bring the dough together.

Step 2

Shortly after place the dough on a clean surface and knead it for about 8 to 10 minutes. Kneading means pushing the dough away from you, folding it back, and turning it. The dough should feel smooth and stretchy when it is ready. If it feels too sticky, add a little more flour. If it feels too dry, add a tiny splash of water.

Step 3

Once prepared put the dough back into the bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for about 1 hour. During this time, the dough will puff up and grow bigger. This resting step helps the bagels become soft inside.

Step 4

Work your way to once the dough has risen, gently press it down to remove extra air. Divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then use your finger to poke a hole in the center. Gently stretch the hole until it looks like a bagel shape. Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet and let them rest for another 10 minutes.

Step 5

The process continues with while the bagels rest, bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the sugar or honey to the water. Carefully place a few bagels into the boiling water. Let them boil for about 30 seconds on each side. This step helps create that classic chewy texture. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bagels and place them back on the baking sheet.

Step 6

Finish it off by if you want toppings, sprinkle them on while the bagels are still wet from boiling. Bake the bagels in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Let them cool slightly on a rack before slicing.

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