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Homemade Bagels

Recipe by JustInCooking

Learn how to make soft and flavorful homemade bagels by following each detailed step: yeast activation, kneading, first rise, shaping the characteristic hole, poaching in a sweet bath, egg wash and baking. The result: six golden bagels, crispy on the outside and tender inside, ready to be enjoyed plain or topped with salmon, avocado and cream cheese.

MediumAmericanServes 6

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Source Video
3h 23m
Prep
22m
Cook
27m
Cleanup
4h 12m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.22
Total cost
$0.37
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Yeast activation
  • Kneading
  • First fermentation
  • Shaping the hole
  • Poaching
  • Baking

Safety Warnings

  • The poaching bath water is very hot, handle with care.
  • The oven reaches 195 °C, use kitchen gloves.

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