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Homemade New York-Style Bagels

A comprehensive guide to baking classic New York-style bagels with a shiny, blistered crust and dense, chewy interior.

Medium 40 min prep 20 min cook 180 min total 8 servings 4.9/10

Ready in

180 minutes

Makes 8 servings

About This Recipe

A comprehensive guide to baking classic New York-style bagels with a shiny, blistered crust and dense, chewy interior.

Traditional homemade New York-style bagels featuring a dense crumb, blistered crust, and classic boiling technique.

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

9.5

Taste

7.5

Difficulty

9.0

Presentation

8.0

Nutrition

9.5

Value

9.5

Instructions

9.0

Ingredients

9.0

Time Accuracy

9.0

Would Make Again

9.3

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 40 min

Cook 20 min

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3 90 min
Step 4
Step 5 20 min
Step 6
Step 7 2 min
Step 8 20 min

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Dough

3 1/2 cups bread flour (for best chew)
2 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups warm water

Boiling Bath

8 cups water (for boiling)
1 tbsp malt syrup or brown sugar (for authentic chew and color)

Equipment

Large pot For boiling the bagels
Baking sheet Parchment-lined
Slotted spoon For removing bagels from boiling water

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2

Add bread flour and salt, mixing until a stiff dough forms. Knead for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
90 min
4

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center to form the bagel shape.
5

Let shaped bagels rest on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20 minutes.
20 min
6

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water and malt syrup to a gentle boil.
7

Boil bagels for 1 minute on each side, then remove with a slotted spoon and place back on the baking sheet.
2 min
8

Bake for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown and shiny.
20 min

Nutrition

Calories 240

Protein 8g

Carbs 48g

Fat 1g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 3g

Sodium 380g

Serving Size 1 bagel

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An exceptional recipe that delivers authentic New York-style chewiness and flavor right from your home oven.

Pros

Authentic texture
Crisp golden crust
Simple pantry ingredients

Cons

Requires boiling step
Total time includes rise time

Overview

Traditional homemade New York-style bagels featuring a dense crumb, blistered crust, and classic boiling technique.

AI Insights

Summary

A comprehensive guide to baking classic New York-style bagels with a shiny, blistered crust and dense, chewy interior.

Tips

Use malt syrup in the boiling water for the most authentic flavor and deep color
Do not skip the boiling step, as it is key to the texture
Add everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds right after boiling before they go into the oven