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Homemade Sourdough Bagels

Chewy, golden sourdough bagels with a crisp crust and rich fermented flavor, perfect for breakfast or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 bagels
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bagel Dough
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter
  • 3.5 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp honey
Boiling
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Mix sourdough starter, warm water, and honey. Add flour and salt to form dough.
  2. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. Let dough rise 4–6 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
  4. Divide into 8 pieces and shape into bagels.
  5. Rest 30–60 minutes until slightly puffy.
  6. Boil bagels 30–45 seconds per side in baking soda water.
  7. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.

Notes

For deeper flavor, refrigerate shaped bagels overnight before boiling and baking.