Bagels

🥘 Ingredients

• water 1.5 cups
• brown sugar 2 tbsp
• yeast 2 3/4 tsp
• bread flour 4 cups
• salt 2 tsp
• olive oil or nonstick spray
• water 2-3 quarts
• honey or maple syrup 1/4 to 3/8 cup
• egg white 1
• water
• toppings sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, etc.

1. 1

   Whisk the warm water , brown sugar , and yeast together in a bowl and 5 minutes .
2. 2

   Add bread flour and salt . 2 minutes . The dough should be somewhat stiff and dry.
3. 3

   Remove the dough to a floured surface and 5 minutes .
4. 4

   Grease a large bowl with olive oil or nonstick spray . Place the dough in the bowl and flip so the dough is lightly coated in oil. 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
5. 5

   Line two sheet pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper .
6. 6

   Shape the dough into balls and push a hole into the center, stretching them out about 1-2 inches so they retain a ring-like shape.
7. 7

   Fill a large pot with water and add honey or maple syrup to the water. Bring to a boil.
8. 8

   Preheat your oven to 425*F
9. 9

   Drop the bagels into the boiling water and let 15-20 seconds per side. Remove each to your sheet pans when they are finished boiling.
10. 10

    Prepare an egg wash consisting of egg white beaten lightly with water . Using a brush , spread a light coating of the egg wash over the top and sides of the bagels. Sprinkle on your desired toppings .
11. 11

    Bake bagels at 425*F for 30-40 minutes . Remove to a cooling rack when golden brown.