Crafting beautiful bagels using a bread machine can be an incredibly rewarding experience. From choosing the perfect flour blend to mastering the art of shaping and boiling, each step of the process offers an opportunity for creativity and satisfaction. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, this guide will take you through the steps of making bagels with a bread machine, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. With the right ingredients and techniques, you'll be able to create bakery-quality bagels that are not only delicious but also visually stunning.
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BASIC BAGEL (FOR THE BREAD MACHINE)
Is there anything as simple or as versatile as a bagel? This recipe turns dough into sweet, moist chewy bagels that will last for days!
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove dough from the machine after the first knead- approximately 20- 30 minutes.
- Place dough on floured surface.
- Divide into 8 parts.
- Form balls, gently press thumb through center of ball and slowly stretch into bagel shape.
- While bagels rise, bring 3 quarts water and 1 TBS sugar to a rapid boil in a large sauce pan.
- Drop test dough (see first success hint).
- Using slotted spoon, drop 2-3 bagels into rapidly boiling water.
- Boil on each side for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Remove and cool on rack 1 minute, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, if desired.
- Bake at 400°F on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal, until golden brown- approximately 15 minutes.
- Bagel Success Hints: When forming bagels, set aside two 1/4" balls of dough.
- When bagels have doubled in size, drop the test dough into boiling water.
- Dough should pop to the top right away.
- When this happens, it is time to boil the bagels.
- A quick spray of non-stick vegetable coating on the top of the bagel may be substituted for the egg wash.
- To make bagel sticks, cut bagel before rising and lay out in a straight line.
- Roll sticks in a combination of sesame and poppy seeds with a pinch of garlic powder.
- Let sticks rise, boil, and bake as described in Basic Bagel process steps above.
- To make bagel chips, slice leftover bagels horizontally into thin slices.
- Brush with butter or margarine on one side.
- Lay (butter side up) on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 325°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
BREAD MACHINE BAGELS
Quick and easy bagels you can make with your bread machine! You can use whatever topping that you wish, many like poppy seeds.
Provided by Cristy Chu
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Bagel Recipes
Time 3h55m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place water, salt, sugar, flour and yeast in the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough setting.
- When cycle is complete, let dough rest on a lightly floured surface. Meanwhile, in a large pot bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Stir in 3 tablespoons of sugar.
- Cut dough into 9 equal pieces, and roll each piece into a small ball. Flatten balls. Poke a hole in the middle of each with your thumb. Twirl the dough on your finger or thumb to enlarge the hole, and to even out the dough around the hole. Cover bagels with a clean cloth, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle an ungreased baking sheet with cornmeal. Carefully transfer bagels to boiling water. Boil for 1 minute, turning half way through. Drain briefly on clean towel. Arrange boiled bagels on baking sheet. Glaze tops with egg white, and sprinkle with your choice of toppings.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until well browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 404.4 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
BEAUTIFUL BAGELS - (USING BREAD MACHINE TO MAKE THE DOUGH)
These are what I would desribe as "best ever bagels". They are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. I've had this recipe for years - and was passed on to me by another bagel lover. They are especially nice eaten whilst they are still warm, spread with Philadelphia Cream Cheese, thin slices of smoked salmon, a good squeeze of lemon juice and some freshly ground black pepper! They are also very nice for breakfast,toasted and spread with Philadelphia Cream Cheese,and raspberry jam!
Provided by Karin...
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 5m
Yield 8 bagels, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place all the above ingredients into bread machine, and select'dough' cycle.
- Stop the bread machine 40 minutes after the mixing starts (1 hour and 10 minutes from beginning of dough cycle).
- Tip bagel dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead by hand for about 1 minute.
- Cut dough into 8 pieces.
- Roll and'gently massage' each piece into a snake.
- Dampen and overlap the ends pressing firmly to form a ring.
- Place each ring on an individual piece of baking paper already lightly sprayed with oil.
- Cover all rings with a sheet of baking paper and allow to rest.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil.
- Carefully lowering each bagel one by one (about 4 at a time) into the pan of boiling water, slide the paper from each bagel ring away.
- Gently turn bagels allowing about 40 seconds on each side.
- Lift each bagel out and drain on absorbent paper towels.
- Place drained bagels on baking baking tray already lined with baking paper.
- Brush each bagel with lightly beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and sprinkle with lots of poppy seeds or toasted sesame seeds.
- Bake in hot oven (220'C, Gas mark 7) for about 15 minutes- or until a nice deep golden brown colour.
- Remove bagels from oven and place on wire rack.
Tips:
- If you don't have a bread machine, you can make the dough by hand. Just follow the instructions in the recipe, but be sure to knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- If you want a chewier bagel, let the dough rise for a longer period of time. The longer the dough rises, the more time the gluten will have to develop, which will result in a chewier bagel.
- To get a golden brown crust on your bagels, brush them with egg wash before baking. Egg wash is a mixture of one egg and one tablespoon of water.
- You can add any toppings you like to your bagels before baking. Some popular toppings include sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, or salt.
- Bagels are best when eaten fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze bagels for up to two months.
Conclusion:
Bagels are a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make at home, and with a little practice, you can make bagels that are just as good as the ones you buy at the store. So next time you're in the mood for a bagel, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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