Plain Sourdough Bagels
The best sourdough bagels around! This bagel recipe makes big, soft, crusty bagels
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
- Parchment Papers Bakers Paper Non wax
- Silicon Spatula or Mixing Spoon or Dough Whisk
- Large Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 8 cups Organic All Purpose Flour
- 4 tsp Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
- 2 tbsp Organic Honey Dissolve in warm water with active Sourdough starter
- ½ cup Active Sourdough Starter
- ½ tsp Baking Soda Add to boiling water
- 1 tbsp Molasses Add to boiling water
- 2 cup Warm Water Don't add all in at one time, add more or less if needed
Egg Wash
- 1 whole Egg
- 1 tbsp Water
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Instructions
- Add warm water to a large measuring up or mixing bowl, add in honey and active sourdough starter that's been fed within the last 24 hours. Mix well and set aside.1/2 cup Active Sourdough Starter, 2 cup Warm Water, 2 tbsp Organic Honey
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt and mix well. Then add the water and sourdough mixture and knead dough for 15 minutes by hand till smooth and glossy or in a stand mixer till the dough pulls away from the bowl.8 cups Organic All Purpose Flour, 4 tsp Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
- Let rise for 8 hours then turn dough out onto work surface, cut dough into 16 equal pieces. Form into ball, then roll out with a rolling pin like its tortilla.
- Then roll jelly role style , then tuck ends together and pinch lightly. Insert pointer finger and middle finger in the hole and lightly role with palm to get a smooth seal. Don't apply to much pressure, that will ruin the perfect round shape.
- Allow to rise for an hour or till the bagel dough doubles in size.
- Add water to a large pot and bring to a roaring boil, add molasses and baking soda then mix with spoon.1/2 tsp Baking Soda, 1 tbsp Molasses
- Gently place bagel dough in water 2 or 3 at a time depending on how big your pot is. Boil for 1 minute then flip and boil the other side for a 1 minute.
- Remove from pot drain off access water and place on sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Beat and egg and add 1 tbsp of water and beat till combined then, brush bagels with egg wash. and sprinkle on any toppings like everything bagel seasoning.1 tbsp Water, 1 whole Egg
- In a preheated oven set to 425℉ bake bagels for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes remove from oven allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice and serve with your favorite spread or toppings!