@TheRealJohnJokes

3 months ago

That’s nice anyways here is a bagel recipe ### Ingredients: - 4 cups bread flour (plus extra for dusting) - 1 tablespoon sugar - 1½ teaspoons salt - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 2 teaspoons instant yeast - 1¼ cups warm water (110°F to 115°F) - 1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling water) ### Optional Toppings: - Sesame seeds - Poppy seeds - Everything bagel seasoning - Sea salt ### Instructions: 1. *Prepare the Dough:* 1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. 2. Add the warm water and vegetable oil. Mix until a dough forms. 3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic. 2. *First Rise:* 1. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. 3. *Shape the Bagels:* 1. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. 2. Shape each piece into a ball. Poke a hole through the center of each ball with your finger and gently stretch the hole to about 2 inches in diameter. 3. Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a damp towel and let them rest for 10 minutes. 4. *Preheat Oven:* 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). 5. *Boil the Bagels:* 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the baking soda to the boiling water. 2. Boil the bagels in batches, 2-3 at a time. Boil for 1 minute on each side. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. 6. *Add Toppings:* 1. If using toppings, immediately sprinkle them on the bagels after boiling. 7. *Bake the Bagels:* 1. Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. 8. *Cool and Serve:* 1. Remove the bagels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. 2. Serve fresh or store in an airtight container for up to a few days. Enjoy your homemade bagels!

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