Homemade Sesame Bagels Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour, 20 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
6 Bagels
Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Small bubbles should appear on the top of the mixture.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and salt, and slowly add it to the yeast mixture. When everything is combined, transfer the dough to a large cutting board that has been dusted with flour. Knead the dough for 10 minutes.
  3. Spread the oil throughout a clean bowl, and place the ball of dough inside, turning it so it gets coated with oil. Cover the bowl, and place in a warm spot for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 410 F.
  5. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, and roll each into a ball. Press your finger into the center of each ball of dough to create a center hole. Then, pick up the dough and widen the hole until it is about 2 inches in diameter.
  6. Bring a large pot of water to boil, and drop in 2 bagels, and cook them for 30 minutes on each side. When they come out of the water, shake off the excess water, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush a coating of egg on each bagel. Then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  7. Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.