Classic New York Style Bagels

Ingredients

• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1¼ cups warm water
• 2 tbsp barley malt syrup or honey
• 8 cups water for boiling
• 2 tbsp baking soda
• 1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Add warm water and malt syrup, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Turn onto floured surface and knead for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place in oiled bowl, cover, and rise for 2 hours until doubled.
5. Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces.
6. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through center and stretch to form bagel shape with 2-inch center hole.
7. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, cover, and rise 1 hour.
8. Preheat oven to 425°F and bring 8 cups water with baking soda to boil in large pot.
9. Boil bagels 2-3 at a time for 1 minute per side, then transfer back to baking sheets.
10. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with seeds if desired.
11. Bake 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown.
12. Cool on wire rack before serving.