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Montreal Bagels

Makes 10 bagels

Ingredients
  

  • cups (667 grams) bread flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt
  • teaspoons (3.75 grams) instant yeast
  • cups (300 grams) warm water (120°F/49°C to 130°F/54°C)
  • ¼ cup (56 grams) neutral oil
  • ½ cup (170 grams) plus 2 tablespoons (42 grams) honey, divided
  • 1 large egg (50 grams), room temperature
  • 1 large egg white (30 grams), room temperature
  • Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds, for topping
  • 8 cups (1,920 grams) water

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and yeast by hand. Add 1¼ cups (300 grams) warm water, oil, 2 tablespoons (42 grams) honey, egg, and egg white; using the paddle attachment, beat at low speed until a shaggy dough forms, about 1 minute. Switch to the dough hook attachment. Beat at low speed until dough pulls away from bottom and sides of bowl, 8 to 10 minutes. (Dough will be elastic but may not look completely smooth.) Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and shape into a smooth ball.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Lightly spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Cut 10 (5-inch) squares of parchment paper, and place on prepared pans.
  • Divide dough into 10 portions (about 115 grams each). Shape each portion into a ball. Place 1 ball in your hand. Using your thumb and forefinger, pinch a hole in center of ball, and gently stretch and roll dough using your fingers to create a 3-inch-wide circle in center of dough. Place on prepared parchment. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until puffed, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place desired toppings in separate wide, shallow dishes.
  • In a large stockpot, heat 8 cups (1,920 grams) water and remaining ½ cup (170 grams) honey over medium-low heat until just simmering. (Do not boil.) Using the parchment squares as handles, carefully drop bagels, 1 or 2 at a time, into honey water, and discard parchment; cook for 30 seconds per side. Remove from water using a slotted spoon. Carefully place each bagel into desired topping, coating bottom, top, and sides well. Transfer to prepared pans.
  • Bake until golden brown, 13 to 16 minutes. Let cool on pans for 10 minutes. Serve warm, or let cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
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