Homemade Bagels

Prep 25 min

Cook 155 min

Ready in 180 min

Make homemade bagels that are chewy, golden, and customizable with your favorite seasoning blends for breakfast or brunch wins.

Ingredients

1 pkg Bagel Mix
1 cup (250 mL) warm water (110–115°F/43–45°C)
Oil for greasing
4 qts. (3.8 L) water
3 tbsp (45 mL) brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) baking soda
Optional Toppings: Everything Bagel Seasoning, Cinnamon Toast Blend, onion seasoning, cinnamon sugar, etc

Directions

Combine the bagel mix and water in the bowl of the Deluxe Stand Mixer. KNEAD with the dough hook attachment for 5–7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1½–2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Punch the dough down and divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly. Use your finger to poke a hole in the center, then gently stretch the hole to make it about 2" (5 cm) wide.
Place the bagels on a greased sheet pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 20–30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and bring the water to a boil.
Add the brown sugar and baking soda to the boiling water.
Add the bagels to the boiling water. Wait 1 minute, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove the bagels from the water, letting the excess water drip off, and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Top the bagels with seasoning, if you’d like. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the bagels cool on the sheet pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Cool for 1 hour before slicing.