Recipes > Bread Machine New York Bagels Find A Store Bread Machine New York Bagels If you have ever experienced a real New York bagel, you will know that the bagels sold in the frozen food section of most supermarkets pale in taste and texture. Boiling the bagels in water before baking is what gives them their distinctive, chewy texture. Yield 12 small bagels Print Recipe Pin Recipe 1 Reviews IngredientsDough3 cups bread flour1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 cup waterWater bath2 quarts water2 tablespoons granulated sugar (brown sugar or molasses can be substituted)Topping1 large egg white (slightly beaten)1/4 cup Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or your favorite flavors InstructionsHave liquid ingredients at 80ºF and all others at room temperature. Place ingredients in pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. Select dough/manual cycle. Do not use the delay timer. Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading. The dough should be in a soft, tacky ball. If it is dry and stiff, add water, 1/2 to 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet and sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time. When cycle is complete, continue with next step.Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Divide dough into 4 equal parts and each part into 3 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Poke a hole in the center with a finger. Pull dough gently to make a 1 to 2-inch hole. Place on parchment paper or silicone-lined cookie sheet. Cover, let rise for 15-30 minutes.Water bath: In a large pot, heat water and sugar over medium heat to a boil.Preheat oven to 375ºF.Place a few bagels at a time in the boiling water. Cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side (3 minutes total.) Remove with a slotted spoon and place back on prepared cookie sheet. Brush tops with 1 slightly beaten egg white; sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds if desired.Bake in oven 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on wire rack.Serve with your favorite spread. NotesGet Traditional Bread Making Method here. If an egg bagel is preferred, reduced water to 3/4 cup and add 1 egg at room temperature. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
