Description
Dense, chewy halal-friendly bagels made with simple ingredients. The iconic texture comes from a boiling step before baking, resulting in a glossy crust and soft interior. Perfect for sandwiches or enjoying plain
Ingredients
4 cups bread flour
2¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp coarse salt
2¼ cups water
2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted, optional)
Instructions
Combine flour, yeast, and salt in large bowl
Add water, sugar, and melted butter
Mix with wooden spoon until shaggy dough forms
Knead on floured surface for 10 minutes
Let rest 30 minutes in greased bowl
Punch dough down
Divide into 8-12 pieces
Roll into ropes 6-8 inches long
Pinch ends to form circles with 1/2 inch hole
Let rest 15 minutes
Boil in simmering water (1 minute per side)
Place on baking sheet
Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes
Cool before serving
Notes
Use bread flour for optimal chewiness
Cold fermentation (12+ hours) deepens flavor
To veganize, omit butter and use olive oil
For visual appeal, sprinkle coarse salt before baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg