How to Make Homemade Bagels - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of a homemade bagel - chewy and slightly crispy on the outside, soft and dense on the inside. Making bagels from scratch might seem like a daunting task, but with the right recipe and a little patience, you can create delicious, authentic bagels that rival those from your favorite bakery.

One of the best things about making bagels at home is that you can customize them to your liking. Whether you prefer classic plain bagels, everything bagels, or s...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, sugar, salt and egg yolk; mix well. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Shape into 12 balls. Push thumb through centers to form a 1-in. hole. Place on a floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; flatten. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Drop bagels, one at a time, into boiling water. When bagels float to the surface, remove with a slotted spoon and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.