
If you’ve been thinking about making bagels, now’s the perfect time to go for it! Trust me, these bagels are seriously delicious and super easy to make.


INGREDIENTS
- 500g bread flour
- 7g instant yeast
- 10g salt
- 25g honey
- 10g granulated sugar
- 280g ice cold water
- 25g salted butter (cubed)
FOR BOILING
- 1000ml water
- 115g dark brown sugar
- 2g salt
OPTIONAL (egg wash)
- 1 egg, beaten
FOR TOPPING
- optional – everything bagel seasoning, white or back sesame seeds, cheddar cheese.


PROCESS
- 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, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then use your thumb to poke a hole through the center. Gently stretch and shape the dough into a bagel shape.
- Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover them with a clean kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 15 – 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.
- In a large pot, add water, dark brown sugar and salt. Bring water to a boil. Carefully lower the bagels into the boiling water, a few at a time, and boil for 15 seconds per side. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them back on the baking sheet.
- Brush the boiled bagels with the egg wash, then sprinkle your desired toppings over the top.
- Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 13 – 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy!! <3


FOR SCALLION, BACON CREAM CHEESE
- 1 block cream cheese (8 oz)
- 3 – 4 scallions (green onions), finely chopped
- 3 slices of bacon, cooked and slice
- 1 handful of shredded cheddar cheese
PROCESS
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped scallions and cheddar cheese. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Transfer the scallion bacon cream cheese to a serving bowl or container. It’s now ready to be served as a spread for bagels. Storage: Any leftover cream cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.




