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Homemade Bagels Recipe

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These Homemade Bagels are chewy on the inside and golden on the outside, with that classic crisp crust you expect from bakery bagels—easy to make, endlessly customizable, and absolutely delicious fresh from your own oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp barley malt syrup or honey (optional, for boiling)
  • Toppings like sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or coarse salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and salt, and knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  4. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball.
  5. Poke a hole in the center of each ball and stretch into a bagel shape. Let rest for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add barley malt syrup or honey if using.
  7. Boil bagels in batches for 1 minute per side. Remove and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Sprinkle with toppings while the bagels are still wet.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Use bread flour for best chewy texture.
  • Freeze sliced bagels in a zip-top bag for easy reheating.
  • For a softer crust, skip boiling (though texture will differ).
  • Customize with cinnamon raisin, garlic, or cheese in the dough.
  • Reheat frozen bagels directly in a toaster—no thawing needed.

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