Sourdough bagels

These bagels are dense and delicious, whether sweet or savory. They're one of our go-to options for breakfast at home, in the garden, or even for a picnic in the park.

Temps de préparation 20

Temps de cuisson 15

Pour 8 bagels

Ingrédients

For the bagels

410 g of bread flour
300 g of active sourdough starter
120 ml of milk
30 ml of melted butter
25 g of sugar
2 eggs
5 g of salt some spices or seeds for bagels

For the cooking

3.5 l of water
10 g of brown sugar
10 g of baking soda

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the dough hook: mix all the ingredients.
Knead at medium speed for 5 to 10 minutes until you get a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Place the dough in a mixing bowl (or leave it in the mixer's bowl): let it rest and rise at room temperature. This can take 6 to 12 hours depending on your room temperature (see the recipe images for an idea of the texture and size).
Prepare a sheet of parchment paper on the work surface (optional: lightly flour it).
Divide the dough into 6 pieces (or more if you want mini bagels). Use a scale to be precise. I made 6 bagels of about 130 g each. Use your thumb to make a hole in the center.
Place the bagels on the parchment paper, cover with a towel, and let them rest for about 1 to 2 hours. They will puff up.

Cooking the Bagels

In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring 3.5 liters of water to a boil. Add the brown sugar and baking soda.
Preheat the oven to 425°F or 220°C.
Once boiling, place the bagels in the water without overcrowding the pot. Let them boil for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
(Optional): Sprinkle with a bagel topping mix or other seeds and spices.
Bake the bagels for 15 to 20 minutes. You want a golden bagel.

For informational purposes (approximation for one bagel): Calories: 250 kcal, Fats: 8 g (Saturated fats: 4 g, Polyunsaturated fats: 0.5 g, Monounsaturated fats: 2 g, Trans fats: 0 g), Cholesterol: 30 mg, Sodium: 300 mg, Potassium: 120 mg, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 6 g, Vitamin A: 150 IU, Vitamin C: 0 mg, Calcium: 40 mg, Iron: 2 mg.