Well it is officially Autumn, and everyone loves a good hot breakfast. Bagels are a good start.
Ingredients:
Bagels -
Bagels -
1/4 Cup sourdough starter
3 3/4 Cups Flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 Tsp Active Dry Yeast
1/2 Tsp sugar
1/4 cup slightly warm water
1 Egg, beaten.
Extra water.
Toppings:
Cheddar cheese
garlic powder
onion powder
chia seeds
*several other toppings can be used*
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, take the yeast, the sugar, and add the water. Allow the yeast to proof to ensure it is good to use - About 15 minutes
2. In a large bowl, put in the flour, salt, and the sourdough starter, add the proofed yeast when it is ready. Add enough water to just form a ball. . Knead for 10 minutes or longer.
If you don't have a sourdough starter, you can do a couple things:
3. Let rise for an hour.
4. Punch down the dough. Bam.
5. Knead the dough a few more times on a floured surface. Form a log and cut into 12 even disks.
6. Roll each slice into a ball, then carefully poke a hole in the middle with your finger, and slowly turn and make the hole bigger, forming the shape of a bagel. Place on cookie sheet, cover with a damp towel for 30 minutes. During this time you should preheat your oven to 400° , and fill a large pot with water.
Extra water.
Toppings:
Cheddar cheese
garlic powder
onion powder
chia seeds
*several other toppings can be used*
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, take the yeast, the sugar, and add the water. Allow the yeast to proof to ensure it is good to use - About 15 minutes
2. In a large bowl, put in the flour, salt, and the sourdough starter, add the proofed yeast when it is ready. Add enough water to just form a ball. . Knead for 10 minutes or longer.
If you don't have a sourdough starter, you can do a couple things:
- Take 1/4 cup of flour, 1/8 tsp yeast (proofed), 1/4 tsp sugar ( proofed with the yeast) , 1/4 cup slightly warm water (with the yeast) and allow it to sit in a covered container for 24 hours on the counter.
- Use wheat, or Rye flour
- Have an extra mix in of some sort: either onion/garlic or if you're making a sweet bagel, use cinnamon, or vanilla and a few tablespoons of sugar.
3. Let rise for an hour.
4. Punch down the dough. Bam.
5. Knead the dough a few more times on a floured surface. Form a log and cut into 12 even disks.
6. Roll each slice into a ball, then carefully poke a hole in the middle with your finger, and slowly turn and make the hole bigger, forming the shape of a bagel. Place on cookie sheet, cover with a damp towel for 30 minutes. During this time you should preheat your oven to 400° , and fill a large pot with water.
7. Bring water to a boil, carefully set bagels in one at a time, flip after one minute, boil for another minute, and place onto cookie sheet.
8. Brush egg onto bagels, sprinkle toppings except cheese.
8. Brush egg onto bagels, sprinkle toppings except cheese.
9. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
10. If using cheese, sprinkle on at the end and broil for 3 to 5 minutes.
11. Allow bagels to cool for a few minutes, covered in syran wrap.
