10 Easy Bread Recipes Anyone Can Master

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Everything Bagels

With just a few basic ingredients, you can create perfectly chewy bagels topped with a flavorful blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, and onion. This recipe guides you through activating the yeast, forming the dough, boiling, and baking, resulting in bakery-quality bagels right from your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these homemade bagels are sure to impress!

Ingredients (for 6 bagels):

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg white (for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
• 2-3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar, stirring until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 min. until it becomes frothy.
2. Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and poke a hole through the center with your finger, stretching the hole to about 2 inches in diameter. Place the bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rest for about 10 min.
5. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). On the stovetop, bring a large pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Carefully drop the bagels into the water, 2-3 at a time, and cook for 1-2 min on each side. Remove the bagels with a slotted spoon and place them back on the baking sheet.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and water to create an egg wash. Brush each bagel with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
7. Bake the bagels for 20-25 min. until they are golden brown. Allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving, and enjoy!