Homemade Bagels: A Step-by-Step Guide to Chewy Perfection


Bagels are a beloved breakfast staple, known for their chewy texture and versatile flavors. Making them at home is simpler than you might think and yields delicious resuled 


Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine bread flour, brown sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a firm dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.


First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.


Shape the Bagels: Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center and gently stretch to form a bagel shape.(Sugar Geek Show)


Boil the Bagels: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully drop the bagels into the boiling water, cooking each side for about 1 minute. This step gives bagels their characteristic c

hewiness.