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Directions

• Attach the dough hook to your stand mixer.
• In the mixing bowl of the stand mixer, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, salt, and granulated sugar. Mix them briefly to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
• Mix your ice-cold water and honey together. With the mixer running on low speed (level 2), gradually pour in the water mixture. Continue mixing until a dough starts to form, which should take about 5 minutes.
• Next, add the cubed butter to the dough. Keep the mixer running on low speed (level 2) for another 12 minutes.
• Remove the bowl from the mixer and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes (If you’re in a warm climate, you can reduce the resting time to 15 minutes).
• After the 30 minutes are up, weigh your dough. In my case, it comes out to about 850g. Divide the dough into 9 equal portions to make bagels, with each portion weighing approximately 94g.
• Round all the dough into a ball, making sure to tuck the bottom in tightly. Cover the dough ball with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap for 20 minutes (if you are in a warm climate, only rest for 10 minutes).
• Preheat your oven to 392°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• To shape the dough, follow the steps shown in the photos below. Start by rolling out the dough with a rolling pin, then flip it over and repeat the process.

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• Roll the dough tightly and pinch the seam together.
• Using the rolling pin, roll out one end of the dough and connect it to the other side. Make sure to clean up any rough edges and pinch the seam together once more.

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• Cover the dough with kitchen towels and let it rest for 20 minutes (or 10 minutes if you are in a warm climate).
• Once 10 minutes have passed. Start boiling the water, in a large pot or pan over medium heat, add water, dark brown sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, and once it reaches boiling point, turn off the heat.
• Add your dough in to the water, Boil your dough 10 seconds each side, remove and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

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• If you are adding topping now is the time to do so, right after remove from the water, the wet surface will help stick the topping you are using, you could top them with everything bagel, white or back sesame seeds, cheddar cheese, or you could leave them plain.
• Bake them 2 rack above you lowest rack at 392°F (200°C) for 12 minutes or until golden, depending on your oven, you might only need to bake them for 10 minutes, or up to 15 minutes.
• Once baked, remove the bagels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
• Enjoy your homemade bagels! They can be enjoyed plain, toasted, or with your favorite spreads.