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egg bagel recipe

Egg Bagel

This Homemade Egg Bagel recipe yields perfectly chewy, high-protein egg bagels.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Resting time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: egg bagel recipe
Servings: 8 bagels
Calories: 296kcal

Equipment

  • 1 electric mixer bowl
  • 1 theelectric mixer

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • ½ cup water
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 2 eggs plus 1 egg for optional eggwash
  • tsp salt
  • tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Cornmeal optional
  • Poppy seeds or Everything seasoning optional

Instructions

  • Combine the bread flour, yeast, salt, and brown sugar in an electric mixer bowl (or a regular large mixing bowl). Mix in the eggs, egg yolks, and water on low speed until the dough forms a bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the mixture foams and doubles in size.
  • Reattach the dough bowl to the electric mixer and continue to mix on low speed for 7 minutes (or 10 minutes without an electric mixer), or until the dough is smooth and pliable.
  • Roll the bagel dough into 8 equal parts and shape into a ball. Place the dough balls on a large plate or baking sheet, cover with a damp towel, and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
  • Poke a hole in the center of the dough with your thumb and stretch the dough by rotating your thumb to widen the hole. Repeat with the rest of the dough balls.
  • Place the shaped bagel doughs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Wrap in plastic wrap and set aside for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°F and position the rack in the center.
  • A large pot of water should be brought to a boil. Dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water and return to a low boil. Boil for 1 minute after gently dropping the bagel doughs into the water. Boil for another minute after flipping the bagels. Transfer the bagels to a lined baking sheet dusted with cornmeal using a slotted spoon.
  • 1 extra egg, whisked together, should be brushed onto the tops of each bagel. Poppy seeds or Everythingseasoning can be sprinkled on top.
  • Bake the bagels for 15-17 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, or until golden brown.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cool the bagels on a wire rack.

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Notes

If your dough remains sticky, add more flour (1 tablespoon at a time). Add more water if your dough is too dry (1 tablespoon at a time).

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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