Organic Sourdough Bagel Recipe

A Sourdough Series & A Sourdough Bagel Recipe!

 

Who knew there were so many things you could do with sourdough, right?!  I get it…Sourdough is a large topic so I thought I would tackle this in baby steps! Here is the breakdown:

     ✰     How I am Gluten Intolerant and Enjoying Bread Again

     ✰     Sourdough Basics ~ What is a sourdough starter and what is sourdough bread

     ✰     A Beginners Organic Sourdough Bread Recipe {Organic and GMO-Free}

     ✰     Organic Sourdough Hamburger Buns Recipe {Organic and GMO-Free}

     ✰     A Traditional San Francisco Sourdough Bread Recipe {Organic and GMO-Free} 

     ✰     Organic Sourdough Bagel Recipe {Organic and GMO-Free}

I highly recommend that you start with the first post and work down the list in the order that I have them. I have posted them within the level of difficulty. Beginners sourdough being the easiest to organic sourdough bagels being the most challenging.

My most favorite recipe in this whole series (and also has the least time commitment) would be the Traditional San Francisco Sourdough Bread Recipe.  If you are new to sourdough, you could even start with that recipe, it is that easy!

All can be achieved.  And as always, ask away in the comment section below this post!

Once Upon A Time…I Owned My Own Bagel Cafe!

 

Once upon a time, long long ago (well not really, but close to 15 years ago), my husband and I started our very own bagel cafe!

See the picture above? That is the storefront (kitchen is behind that wall). You could say that I have an incredible love for bagels, yep…you sure could.

What an experience it was to take a building, gut it and turn it into a fully operating restaurant with a specialty in handmade authentic bagels.

So guess what…today I am going to share my secret recipe with you!  Yep, it is that good!  You ready? 🙂

What makes it a Bagel?

 

So what is a bagel? A bagel is a dense bread roll in the shape of a ring, made by boiling dough and then baking it.

One KEY Component here…the dough is boiled!  It is not a bagel unless it is boiled.  Boiling it gives it that chewy texture and also gives it a glossy shine.

You don’t boil the bagels long, in fact, you only boil them for 45 seconds (and not a second longer), but this is the absolute key to a great tasting bagel.

Why This Bagel Is Healthier Than Other Bagels

 

I’d like to mention that these bagels are much healthier than other bagels on the market!  Why? Simple…they are made with wild yeast and they are fermented.

In this post, I talk about 10 Reasons Why You Should Be Eating Sourdough Bread! Also, be sure to read How I am Gluten Intolerant and Enjoying Bread Again.  

Simply put, the fermenting process breaks down the grains phytic acids (and some of the gluten proteins) which in turn allows your body to digest it better. So here we go…

 

5 Simple Steps To Making A Bagel!

 

Making a bagel is really quite simple.  It just requires 5 simple steps. Here they are:

 

1. Making The Dough & Forming A Bagel?

 

The First step is to make the dough. There are easy-to-follow steps to do that at the end of this post. Once the dough has finished with the bulk fermentation, you will need to divide the dough into 4-ounce sections.

These 4-ounce sections will become your bagels. When I teach others how to make a bagel, many get confused on how to form a bagel. It really is quite simple

Here is a quick video to show you how easy it is to form a bagel.

2. Proofing The Bagels

 

As with any yeast doughs, (in our case we are using wild yeast), you have to proof your dough.  Proof is another way of saying you have to let your dough rise.

This is what a bagel will look like once it has fully proofed.

3. Boiling The Bagels (Don’t Skip This Step)

 

As I mentioned above, a bagel isn’t a bagel unless it has been boiled like this.

You don’t need to boil them long, just 45 seconds.  Do not over boil the bagels.  It is pretty important to have a timer next to you and only boil them for the 45 seconds required.

4. Dunking The Bagels

 

The other key step when boiling is to make sure you dunk the whole bagel under the water.  They will float, so you just gently dunk them as they boil.

5. Baking Your Bagels

 

Now it is time to bake your bagels! Simply dust a cookie sheet with cornmeal and place the boiled bagel onto the baking sheet.

Bake in a 400ºF oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown, or the internal temperature reaches 195-200F.

If you want them extra golden, brush them with a raw mixed egg the last 5 minutes of cooking time.

Eating Your Bagels

 

Allow the bagels to cool and you are good to go on slicing up these bad boys and adding a smear of your favorite cream cheese.

Don’t be shy, dig in and enjoy!

Sourdough Bagel Recipe

 

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