NEW YORK STYLE BAGELS
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 4 cups flour ( you can use whole wheat flour too )
  • 2 tsp dry yeast
  • 4 tsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbs organic honey
  • 1½ cup water
  • 1 tbs baking soda
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg white
  • toppings : poppy seeds , sesame , black sesame , rolled oats
Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl , combine the yeast , water and sugar and let the mixture sit in a warm spot for about 5-10 mins.
  2. In the stand mixer add your dry ingredients ( flour , salt ) , 2tbs honey and the yeast mixture. Mix in medium-low speed using the pale attachment until the dough comes together.
  3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and work it with your hands for about 10 mins until its soft and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rest for 1h 30mins at a large bowl oiled and covered with a plastic wrap , until doubled in size.
  5. Cut the dough to even pieces ( this recipe makes 6 normal size bagels ).Shape the dough into a tight ball and make a hole in the center with your thumb and then stretch the centre to make it larger in size.
  6. Place them on a baking sheet and let them rest for 15 mins to rest coved with a kitchen towel.
  7. Preheat oven to 430 F (220 C).Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the baking soda and the rest 2tbs honey.Add in the bagels (2 at a time ) and cook them for about 30 sec on each side.
  8. Remove the bagels and put them to the baking sheet. Brush the bagels with the egg white and sprinkle them with toppings.
  9. Bake them for about 20-25 mins until golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 30 mins before serving.
  11. You can store them until 3 days.
Recipe by The Yummie at https://www.theyummie.com/new-york-style-bagels/