Description
Delicious homemade rosemary sea salt bagels with a chewy crust and flavorful toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups bread flour
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling)
- 1 egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil to the flour. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Bagels: Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then use your finger to poke a hole through the center. Stretch the hole to about 2 inches in diameter to form the bagels.
- Boil the Bagels: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add baking soda. Boil the bagels in batches for about 1 minute on each side. Remove from water and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add Toppings: Brush the boiled bagels with the egg wash. Sprinkle chopped rosemary and coarse sea salt on top.
- Bake the Bagels: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure your water is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Knead the dough well to develop gluten for chewy bagels.
- Boiling is essential to form the bagel crust, so don’t skip this step.
- Experiment with additional toppings like sesame seeds or garlic for variety.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel