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Homemade Bagels Montreal Style
4.4 from 24 votes

Homemade Bagels Montreal Style

Nothing like delicious Homemade Bagels and these Montreal Style Bagels are just perfect.  And these sweeter, denser Bagel are going to be your new favourite.  

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 bagels
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Snacks, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water warm, 1 tablespoon
  • 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil I use corn or sunflower oil
  • 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt pinch
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon
HONEY BATH
  • 1 cup honey
  • water 14-15 cups of water, large pot, boiling
TOPPINGS
  • sesame seeds
  • poppy seeds

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl (or your stand up mixer) whisk together the warm water, sugar, oil, yeast, egg and honey (1 tablespoon), then add the salt and 3 1/2 cups of flour (one cup at a time), mix to form a soft dough (either by hand or with the dough hook attachment on medium speed).
  2. Either move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface or continue with the machine.  Add another 1 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon of flour (1/2 cup at a time) kneading to combine until you have a soft compact dough, that should bounce back when you press on it. (knead for approximately 10-12 minutes / 5-7 minutes with the machine).
  3. Then place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl (be sure to roll the dough in the bowl to lightly cover it with the oil).  Cover the bowl with plastic and cover with a clean tea towel.  Let the dough rest in a draft free area for 30 minutes.
  4. Cut the dough into 16 pieces and then roll each piece into an approximate  10 inch rope, wrap the rope around your four fingers , overlapping the dough ends to form a circle.  Then roll your hand back and forth on a flat surface to seal the ends.  Place the bagels on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.  Make sure to keep the bagel dough covered as you work. When all bagels are formed leave the pan covered and let rest 30 minutes.
  5. In the last 15 minutes, start to boil the large pot of water and pre-heat oven to 450°.
  6. When the water is boiling add the cup of honey and mix, continue to boil.
  7. Boil 2 bagels at a time for approximately 1 1/2 - 2 minutes on each side.  Remove bagels with a slotted spoon.  Place on a wire rack and sprinkle with seeds.  Place bagels on parchment paper lined cookie sheets and bake until golden brown approximately 15-20 minutes.  Let cool.  Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 152mg (6%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 bagels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 152mg 6%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.