Homemade Chewy Bagels by Sallys Baking

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup warm water (100–110°f)
• 2.75 tsp instant or active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp barley malt syrup or sugar
• 4 cup bread flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 quarts water (for boiling)
• 0.25 cup barley malt syrup or honey (for boiling)
• 1 egg white (for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Whisk warm water, yeast, and 1 tbsp syrup/sugar in a bowl; let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add flour and salt, mixing until a stiff, slightly tacky dough forms (add flour or water 1 tsp at a time if texture is off).
3. Knead the dough for 6–7 minutes until smooth and elastic, then let rise for 60–90 minutes.
4. Divide dough into 8 pieces and shape into bagels by poking a hole in the center and stretching to 2 inches.
5. Boil water and 1/4 cup syrup/honey in a large pot; boil bagels for 1 minute per side.
6. Transfer to a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake at 425°F (218°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.