Simple 3-Ingredient Sourdough Bagels
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A minimalist approach to sourdough bagels focusing on simplicity and traditional texture. These bagels are chewy, golden, and made without the long list of additives found in store-bought versions.
- Time
- 12 hours
- Equipment
- Stovetop and oven
- Good for
- Breakfast or snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 20 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 880 g before cooking, which is about 145 g per serving.
Steps
In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, water, bread flour, and salt.
Mix by hand or with a stand mixer until a stiff, cohesive dough forms. Knead for about 5-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or until it has increased in size by about 50%.
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions (approximately 140-150g each). Shape each portion into a tight ball.
Poke a hole through the center of each ball using your thumb and gently stretch it out to create the signature bagel shape.
Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined tray, cover, and let them proof for another 1-2 hours, or refrigerate overnight for better flavor.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220 °C) (220°C (425 °F)). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the honey or barley malt syrup.
Boil the bagels for 30-60 seconds per side. This step creates the chewy crust.
Transfer the boiled bagels back to the baking sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes until they are deep golden brown.
Let the bagels cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
The author emphasizes that bagels only need 3 core ingredients (flour, water, starter/yeast), though salt and a sweetener for boiling are standard for flavor and texture. For the best results, use high-protein bread flour.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 343
- Protein
- 11 g
- Carbs
- 70 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
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