Here’s a classic Everything Bagel recipe—chewy on the inside, golden on the outside, and topped with that savory seasoning blend. You’ll make the dough, shape the bagels, boil, top, and bake.
🥯 Everything Bagel Recipe (Makes 8 bagels)
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
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4 cups (500g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
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1 tbsp sugar
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2 tsp salt
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1 tbsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
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1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups (300–360 ml) warm water (~110°F / 45°C)
For Boiling:
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2 quarts water
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1 tbsp sugar or honey
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1 tbsp baking soda
For Topping:
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1 egg white + 1 tbsp water (optional, for egg wash)
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Everything seasoning blend (or make your own):
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1 tbsp poppy seeds
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
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1 tbsp dried minced garlic
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1 tbsp dried minced onion
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1 tsp coarse salt
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🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Dough
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In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
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Gradually add warm water while mixing until a stiff dough forms.
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Knead by hand (8–10 minutes) or with a dough hook (6–8 minutes) until smooth and elastic.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled.
2. Shape the Bagels
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Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces.
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Shape each into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and stretch into a ring (about 2 inches wide).
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Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a towel and rest 10–15 minutes.
3. Boil the Bagels
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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In a large pot, bring water, sugar/honey, and baking soda to a boil.
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Boil bagels 1–2 at a time, about 30–60 seconds per side.
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Remove with slotted spoon and return to baking sheet.
4. Add Toppings
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Brush with egg wash (optional for shine).
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Sprinkle generously with everything seasoning.
5. Bake
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
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Cool on a wire rack.