Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (500g) Bread Flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 ½ cups (355ml) Warm Water (about 105-115°F/40-46°C)
  • 2 teaspoons (7g) Instant Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Honey or Malt Syrup
  • 2 teaspoons (12g) Salt
  • 8 cups (1.9L) Water
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Honey or Malt Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Baking Soda
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (white or black, or a mix!)
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Minced Onion
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Flaked Sea Salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and honey in the mixer bowl. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead with the dough hook (or by hand) until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
  3. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a rope, then shape into a bagel by overlapping the ends and pressing firmly to seal.
  5. Place bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight. This develops flavour!
  6. Bring water, honey/malt syrup, and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
  7. Gently drop bagels into the boiling water (2-3 at a time). Boil for 1 minute per side.
  8. Mix all the topping ingredients together in a small bowl.
  9. Place boiled bagels back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash (optional). Sprinkle generously with the everything topping.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. For the perfect everything bagel recipe, follow these steps carefully.
  11. Transfer bagels to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and enjoying.