Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Bagel Preparation
- Mix the sourdough starter, 1 1/4 cup of warm water, vegetable oil, barley malt syrup, sea salt, and both flours together in a bowl.
- If necessary, add the remaining 1/4 cup of water to ensure all the flour is hydrated.
- Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough sit for 10 minutes.
- Knead the dough for at least 7 minutes with a stand mixer or longer by hand until it is smooth but still stiff.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 4 hours (5 hours if in a cold environment).
- Transfer the dough to the counter and divide into 14 pieces of approximately 100 grams each.
- Roll each piece into a ball and make a hole in the center with your finger, expanding the hole with your hands.
- Place the bagels on 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper and cover with a damp towel. Let sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add baking soda.
- Boil the bagels in batches for about 20 seconds on each side.
- Remove the boiled bagels with a slotted spoon and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Brush the bagels with milk and sprinkle with seasoning of choice.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, rotate pans, and bake for another 5-15 minutes until bagels are a deep golden color.
- Let the bagels cool before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
These bagels are perfect for breakfast or brunch and can be customized with different seasonings or toppings of your choice.
