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Crispy Sourdough Bagels with Everything Seasoning

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A homemade recipe for crispy sourdough bagels topped with savory everything seasoning, delivering a perfect balance of crunchy crust and chewy interior.

Ingredients

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  • 500g (about 4 cups) bread flour
  • 150g (about 2/3 cup) active sourdough starter
  • 250ml (1 cup) lukewarm water
  • 10g (about 2 teaspoons) salt
  • 15g (1 tablespoon) honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons everything seasoning (poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, coarse salt)
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling water)

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dough (15 minutes): In a mixing bowl, combine 500g bread flour and 10g salt. In a separate bowl, mix 150g active sourdough starter with 250ml lukewarm water and 15g honey until blended. Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead the Dough (10-12 minutes): Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand until smooth and elastic. It should be slightly tacky but not sticky. If too sticky, sprinkle a little extra flour.
  3. First Proof (2 hours): Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature until doubled.
  4. Shape the Bagels (15 minutes): Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces (~110g each). Roll each into a smooth ball, then poke a hole through the center with your finger, stretching gently to form a roughly 2-inch diameter hole. Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined tray, cover loosely, and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Boil the Bagels (3 minutes total per batch): Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F). Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon baking soda. Lower bagels into boiling water, 2-3 at a time, for 1.5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly.
  6. Apply Everything Seasoning (5 minutes): While still wet from boiling, gently press each bagel’s top into a shallow dish of everything seasoning to coat evenly.
  7. Bake the Bagels (20-25 minutes): Place bagels on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until deep golden brown and crisp. Rotate halfway for even baking.
  8. Cool and Enjoy (15 minutes): Transfer bagels to a wire rack to cool. The crust will crisp up further as they cool.

Notes

If dough is too sticky, lightly flour hands and surface but avoid adding too much flour to keep chewiness. Boil bagels 1.5 minutes per side for best crust. Press everything seasoning gently onto wet bagels to help it stick. Watch oven temperature to avoid burning. Let bagels cool on rack to maintain crispness.

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