Taking regular instant/active yeast based bagels to the next level nutritionally, enter Sourdough Bagels. To make your own starter or read the benefits of cooking with a sourdough starter click here
This bagel recipe was adapted and converted to using a sourdough starter from Sally’s Baking addiction When using a sourdough starter the time to rise will take much longer, so plan accordingly. But the nutritional benefits outweigh the additional time than using instant/active dry yeast.
My recommendation, double the recipe, make sure your stand mixer will fit the amount of flour, if not do in two batches. Freeze one batch, slice first then pop in a freezer safe bag. This is my favorite inexpensive bread knife
Sourdough Bagels
Created by: Carmen Mbwana
Recipe Adapted and converted to using natural yeast from Sally’s Baking Addiction
Ingredients:
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1 cup starter
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1 ½ cups slightly warm filtered water
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2 tsp Sea Salt
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1 TBSP organic coconut sugar or cane sugar
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4+ cups organic bread flour
Additional Baking Ingredients:
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1 egg beaten
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¼ cup honey
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Optional- Everything but the bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds
Directions:
In a stand mixer, add starter, water, and sugar, mix together. Add 1 cup of flour and salt. Continue to add 1 cup of flour at a time mixing thoroughly. Knead together for 5 mins until dough is clearing the sides and when stretched- does not break (should be like elastic). Place in a bowl and cover with a towel. Let rise until doubled in size or overnight.
Once doubled in size, knead on a floured surface and cut into 8 pieces. Roll into a tight round ball and push finger through the middle to form a hole. Place on a floured pan with or without parchment paper. cover loosely with a towel. Let rise again until fluffy about 2 hours (or while the oven is heating).
Baking Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°. Bring a pot (2 quarts) of water with honey to a boil. Tip- dip a spatula in the water then scoop each bagel and place in the water. Add bagels two at a time and boil for 30 seconds then flip for another 30 seconds. Place back on the baking sheet. Repeat until all bagels are boiled.
Whisk egg and brush the tops of each bagel. Optional, sprinkle with your favorite seeds or everything but the bagel seasoning.
Bake for 20-25 minutes
