Bagels 2 Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bagels 2
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 each yeast, compressed; 2 cups water lukewarm potato water *; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 4 large eggs slightly beaten; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 quarts water boiling; 1 x poppy seed or sesame seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Sift together dry ingredients.
2
Soften yeast in 13 of potato water.
3
Add to flour.
4
Add oil to remaining potato water and stir into the flour mixture.
5
Add eggs and stir briskly to form a ball of dough.
6
Knead on a lightly floured board for 10 minutes.
7
(This MUST be a firm dough) Add more flour if necessary.
8
Return to the bowl--smooth side up.
9
Cover with a towel (tea etc) and let rise at room temperature until the dough rises to the top of the bowl.
10
Knead again on a lightly floured board until smooth and elastic (as for rolls).
11
Pinch off pieces of dough and roll between the palms of the hands to form ropes about 6 inches long and 3/4 inches wide.
12
Pinch the ends together firmly to make a doughnut shape.
13
Add sugar to boiling water.
14
Drop bagels into water one at a time.
15
As they come to the surface, turn them over.
16
Boil 1 minute longer on the second side.
17
Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 450 F. until the crust is golden brown and crisp--10 to 15 minutes.
18
Bagels may be sprinkled with poppy seed or sesame seed before baking if you like.

1870

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups flour, all-purpose, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 each yeast, compressed, and more.

Yes, Bagels 2 falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bagels 2

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Variations & substitutions

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