Bagels (Bread Machine)

Make bagels at home! Discover how to get that distinctive chewy texture by boiling before baking.


Bagels (Bread Machine)


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: Makes 9 bagels.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  cup  waterOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 3  cups  bread flourOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  sugarOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  active dry yeast or bread machine yeastOn Sale
  • 1    slightly beaten egg whiteOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  waterOn Sale
  •     Poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Add first 6 ingredients to a 1-1/2- or 2-pound bread machine according to the manufacturer's directions. Select the dough cycle. When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine. Punch down. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
2.
Divide dough into 9 portions. Working quickly, shape each into a smooth ball. Punch a hole in center; pull gently to make a 2-inch hole. Place on a greased large baking sheet. Cover; let rise for 20 minutes (start timing after first bagel is shaped). Broil, 5 inches from heat, 3 to 4 minutes, turning once (tops should not brown)
3.
Meanwhile, in large pot bring 6 cups water and 1 tablespoon sugar to boiling. Reduce heat. Add bagels, 4 or 5 at a time, and simmer for 7 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. (If some bagels fall slightly, they may rise when baked.) Place on a well-greased large baking sheet. Mix the egg white and the 1 tablespoon water; brush over bagels. If desired, sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until tops are golden. Remove from baking sheets; cool on racks. Makes 9 bagels.

Nutrition information
Calories 183, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 186 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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