LETS MAKE A BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE

Ingredients

• 4 cups Bread Flour (high-protein flour for chewiness)
• 1.5 cups Water (lukewarm (about 105°F) to activate yeast)
• 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast (instant or active dry)
• 2 tbsp Sugar (feeds the yeast)
• 1.5 tsp Salt (enhances flavor)
• 1 tbsp Barley Malt Syrup (gives classic bagel flavor and shine; honey can substitute)
• 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened, spreadable; room temperature)

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Wet Ingredients and Form Dough

   Add lukewarm water and barley malt syrup to the dry mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

   Time: PT5M

3. Knead the Dough

   Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with the dough hook for 7‑8 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

4. First Rise (Bulk Fermentation)

   Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 75°F

5. Shape the Bagels

   Punch down the risen dough, divide into 8 equal pieces (about 100 g each), roll each piece into a smooth ball, then poke a hole through the center with your thumb and stretch to a 2‑inch diameter ring.

   Time: PT15M

6. Boil the Bagels

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add a tablespoon of barley malt syrup or honey, then lower the bagels into the water. Boil for 30 seconds on each side, then remove with a slotted spoon and return to the baking sheet.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 212°F

7. Bake the Bagels

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bake the boiled bagels on the parchment‑lined sheet for 20 minutes, rotating halfway, until golden brown and glossy.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 425°F

8. Cool and Add Cream Cheese

   Transfer baked bagels to a cooling rack; let cool for 5‑10 minutes. Slice each bagel horizontally and spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g