Are you a fan of bagels? Do you love the tangy taste of sourdough bread? Then you'll be delighted to try out this recipe for homemade sourdough bagels that will satisfy your cravings for both.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of sourdough starter
- 4 cups of bread flour
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of coarse salt
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, bread flour, salt, honey, and egg. Mix everything together using a wooden spoon until it forms a dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp towel. Let it rise for about 1-2 hours in a warm place until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the baking soda.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions and shape them into bagels.
- Boil the bagels for 1-2 minutes on each side and then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the coarse salt on top of the bagels and bake them in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Let the bagels cool for a few minutes before serving them with your favorite toppings, such as cream cheese, lox, or jam.
Enjoy your delicious homemade sourdough bagels!
