Basic Bagels Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 4 1/2-5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 (1/4 oz) package fast rising yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water ( approximately 120 f)
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds

Directions:

  1. Mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
  2. Add water gradually and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed, scrapping bowl occasionally.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of flour.
  4. Beat at high speed for two minutes, scrapping bowl occasionally.
  5. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
  6. (Dough should be pulling away from the sides of the bowl).
  7. Turn out onto lightly floured surface.
  8. Knead for about 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic, adding additional flour as necessary.
  9. Place in ungreased bowl.
  10. Cover and let rise in warm place for 20 minutes (dough will rise, but will not double).
  11. Punch down dough; divide into 12 small balls.
  12. Poke finger through the middle of the ball to the other end.
  13. Make a round hole about 1/2 inch in diameter.
  14. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  15. Cover and let rise in warm place for 20 minutes.
  16. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  17. Boil at least 2-inchs of water in a large shallow pan.
  18. Lower heat and add a few bagels at a time.
  19. Simmer bagels in water for 2 to 3 minutes turning once.
  20. Remove from water and replace the bagels on the greased baking sheet.
  21. Mix together egg white and a tablespoon of water.
  22. Brush the egg white wash over each bagel.
  23. Sprinkle poppy seeds or sesame seeds over the bagels.
  24. Bake for 30 minutes.
  25. Variations:
  26. Italian Herb Bagels: Add 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, and replace salt with onion salt.
  27. Onion Bagels: Add 2 tablespoons of dehydrated minced onion, and replace salt with onion salt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 422.02 Kcal (1767 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.45g 5%
Sodium 401.53mg 17%
Potassium 157.16mg 3%
Total Carbs 82.94g 28%
Sugars 4.15g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.66g 19%
Protein 13.07g 26%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 232.18 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.9g 5%
Sodium 220.91mg 17%
Potassium 86.46mg 3%
Total Carbs 45.63g 28%
Sugars 2.28g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.56g 19%
Protein 7.19g 26%
Iron 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 58.3mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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