Homemade Bagels (Parve)
Homemade bagels, prepared by simmering and baking, deliver a crusty exterior and chewy interior using a simple combination of flour, yeast, water, sugar, and salt.
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Instructions
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Start boiling a large pot of water and preheat the oven to 375 F.
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Combine yeast, warm water, and sugar; let stand 10 minutes until foamy.
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Add flour and salt, then knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour if sticky.
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Allow the dough to rest for 20-40 minutes.
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Punch down the dough, divide into 12 pieces, and shape into bagels.
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Let the shaped bagels rest for 20 minutes.
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Optionally add honey to the boiling water. Simmer 4-6 bagels at a time for 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a towel-lined baking sheet.
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Place boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, adding optional seeds.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating halfway, until golden and crusty.
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Cool on a wire rack.