{"id":307,"date":"2022-06-08T17:41:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T17:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/?p=307"},"modified":"2026-01-04T12:39:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T12:39:02","slug":"new-york-style-bagel-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/new-york-style-bagel-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"New York-Style Bagels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">There\u2019s nothing quite like a true New York\u2013style bagel\u2014crusty on the outside, dense and chewy on the inside, and sturdy enough to hold a generous spread of cream cheese or a full sandwich. This classic recipe uses high-gluten flour and a traditional boiling step to create that iconic texture and shine that sets real bagels apart from ordinary bread rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">While homemade bagels may seem intimidating, this step-by-step method breaks the process down into simple, manageable stages. With just a handful of pantry staples and a little patience, you can make bakery-quality bagels at home and customize them with your favorite toppings\u2014from sesame and poppy seeds to garlic, onion, or classic coarse salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">2 teaspoons active dry yeast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1\u00bd tablespoons (4\u00bd teaspoons) granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1\u00bc cups (300 ml) warm water (plus more if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">3\u00bd cups (500 g) bread flour or high-gluten flour, plus more for kneading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1\u00bd teaspoons salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optional Toppings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Poppy seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Coarse salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Minced fresh garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Minced fresh onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Caraway seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Directions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Activate the yeast<\/strong> In a small bowl, combine <strong>\u00bd cup (120 ml) warm water<\/strong>, sugar, and yeast. Do not stir. Let sit for <strong>5 minutes<\/strong>, then stir until fully dissolved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Make the dough<\/strong> In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture. Add <strong>\u2153 cup (90 ml)<\/strong> of the remaining warm water and begin mixing, adding more water a little at a time as needed. The dough should be <strong>firm, moist, and not sticky<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Knead<\/strong> Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for <strong>10 minutes<\/strong>, until smooth, elastic, and stiff. Add flour as needed to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>First rise<\/strong> Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place for <strong>1 hour<\/strong>, or until doubled in size. Punch down and let rest for <strong>10 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Shape the bagels<\/strong> Divide the dough into <strong>8 equal pieces<\/strong>. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Using a floured finger, press through the center of each ball to create a hole, gently stretching it to about <strong>\u2153 the width of the bagel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Rest and preheat<\/strong> Place shaped bagels on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover with a damp towel and rest for <strong>10 minutes<\/strong>. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to <strong>425\u00b0F (220\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Boil<\/strong> Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then reduce to a gentle boil. Boil bagels in batches for <strong>1 minute per side<\/strong> (or <strong>2 minutes per side<\/strong> for extra chew). Remove with a slotted spoon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Top and bake<\/strong> If using toppings, apply them immediately after boiling (use an egg wash if desired for better adhesion). Transfer bagels to a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for <strong>20 minutes<\/strong>, or until golden brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Cool<\/strong> Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack before slicing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Notes &amp; Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">For an even more authentic New York texture, boil the bagels longer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bagels freeze well once cooled\u2014slice before freezing for easy toasting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Skip toppings for plain bagels or mix several for an \u201ceverything-style\u201d variation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em>Based off recipe found on <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sophisticatedgourmet.com\/2009\/10\/new-york-style-bagel-recipe\/\">sophisticatedgourmet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like a true New York\u2013style bagel\u2014crusty on the outside, dense and chewy on the inside, and sturdy enough to hold a generous spread of cream cheese or a full sandwich. This classic recipe uses high-gluten flour and a traditional boiling step to create that iconic texture and shine that sets real bagels [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":488,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/New-York-Style-Bagels-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1868&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":109,"url":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/buffalo-chicken-meatballs\/","url_meta":{"origin":307,"position":0},"title":"Buffalo Chicken Meatballs","author":"amargolisHobbies","date":"March 1, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs pack all the bold, tangy heat of classic Buffalo wings into an easy, mess-free bite. 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