Bagels are a classic bread roll that is widely seen as American however originated in the Jewish communities of Poland. They were then brought via the Jewish communities in America and have then spread to other countries around the world.
Bagels are characterised by their ring shaped made from a yeast-raised wheat dough that is first boiled in water before baking.
Learn to make your own fresh bagels the traditional way, boil and bake. Best served warm with smoked salmon and cream cheese, but any filling will do.
Combine yeast, sugar, water and milk and whisk until dissolved.
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
Knead each portion into a ball. Press finger in centre of each ball to make a hole.
Drop bagels individually into pan of boiling water; they must not touch.
Ingredients
Method
1.Combine yeast, sugar, water and milk in large bowl, whisk until yeast is dissolved. Cover bowl, stand in warm place about 10 minutes or until mixture is frothy. Stir sifted flour, salt and extra sugar into yeast mixture in 2 batches; mix to a firm dough.
2.Turn dough onto floured surface, knead about 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough into large greased bowl, cover, stand in warm place about 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size.
3.Turn dough onto floured surface, knead until smooth; divide dough into 12 portions. Knead each portion into a ball. Press finger in centre of each ball to make a hole, rotate ball with finger until the hole is one- third the size of the bagel. Place bagels about 3cm apart on greased oven trays, cover, stand in warm place about 15 minutes, or until risen.
4.Drop bagels individually into pan of boiling water; they must not touch. Turn bagels after 1 minute, boil further minute, remove with slotted spoon.
5.Place bagels on greased oven trays. Brush tops with combined egg yolk and extra water, sprinkle with combined seeds and sea salt. Bake in moderately hot oven about 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Store them in a sealed plastic bag at room temperature or wrap tightly in foil and freeze. Refrigerator storage will dry them out.
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