Homemade bagels can seem intimidating until you actually make them. For me it was the anxiety around the amount of steps and the boiling process, but once you try it, it isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Plus, you’ll get the sweet reward of enjoying homemade bagels fresh out of the oven.
I also think it helped to find a straightforward recipe like the one I’m writing about. It’s simply titled Homemade Bagels, and you’ll find it on Food Network’s website.
So let’s get right to it. How bad could it be?
I’ve made these countless times and tried them many ways. I’ll include some of my modifications for you.
Simple Homemade Bagel Recipe
My notes and where to find it
Homemade bagels are more time-consuming than they are complicated. Most of that time is hands off as they proof and bake. Don’t go far during the second (20-30 minute) proofing, this is when I boil my water, so that it’s ready when they are.
I’ve yet to try the recipe with onions, but I do use the seeds. I’ve also used it to make cheddar habanero / jalapeno bagels.
To make this recipe I only use a tablespoon of sugar and for simplicity sake I just throw instant yeast in with the flour mixture. For that I use:
- 4 and 1/2 teaspoons of instant yeast or 2 1/4 oz packets
Optional ingredients for cheddar habanero / jalapeno bagels:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra to taste for the top)
- 1/4 cup diced peppers (I love both jalapeno and habaneros)
Fold these ingredients in as you knead the dough.
Here’s the homemade bagel recipe from The Food Network.
