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How to Make Homemade Bagels

Instead of buying bagels from the grocery store, learn how to make them at home with this Homemade Bagels recipe. Once you make them, you’ll never buy them at the store again. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 bagels
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (see note)
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 1 large egg beaten

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, yeast, brown sugar, flour, and salt.
  2. Mix well using a wooden spoon, dough whisk, or hand/stand mixer until a rough dough forms.
  3. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until it is no longer sticky to the touch, about 5 minutes.
  4. Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and let it rise until doubled in size, about 90 minutes.
  5. Once it has risen, punch the dough down and place on a floured surface again.
  6. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  7. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.
  8. Stick your finger through the center of the ball to create a hole and continue to shape the dough into a bagel.
  9. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and whisk in the honey.
  10. Boil the bagels one at a time for 1 minute per side.
  11. Place the bagels on the lined cookie sheet and brush them with the beaten egg
  12. Season with your favorite toppings (optional).
  13. Bake until the bagels are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Notes

  • Storage: Store homemade bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  • Flour: For chewier bagels, use bread flour or a mix of bread and all-purpose flour. 
  • If your dough has a wet consistency, your bagels will turn out crispier, which is something you might like.
  • Use metal tongs to remove your bagels from the boiling water before placing them on the baking sheet to bake in the oven.
  • Brushing a generous amount of egg over the bagels will leave them with a shinier crust.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bagel Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 48mg (2%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8bagels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bagel
Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

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