Bagels II
Bagels II yields classic, dense white bagels with a chewy bite and glossy crust from a quick boil and hot bake. Slight sweetness and a hint of salt balance the wheat flavor, perfect for breakfast spreads or sandwich fillings. Serve warm from the oven or toasted with your favorite toppings.
- Prep50 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bagels II, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water to soften, then stir to dissolve. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, the oil, 6 cups of flour, and the salt. Mix well until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead, adding small amounts of flour as needed. The bagel dough should be quite stiff. Work in as much extra flour as you can comfortably knead. Knead until smooth and elastic, 12-15 minutes.
- 2
Form the dough into a ball, place it in a large oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover and let rise fully until a finger indentation remains and does not spring back (about an hour).
- 3
Punch the dough down, cut it into thirds, and roll each piece between your palms into a rope.
- 4
Cut each rope into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a ball.
- 5
Roll the first ball into a rope that is about 2 inches longer than the width of your hand.
- 6
Form a ring by overlapping the ends by about 1/2 inch and seal the ends by rolling with your palm on the board. If the dough resists rolling, dab on a drop of water with your finger.
- 7
Arrange the bagels evenly on 2 nonstick baking pans or very lightly oiled baking sheets. Cover and let stand until puffy, about 20 minutes.
- 8
While the bagels proof, fill a 4-quart saucepan two-thirds full with cold water; add 1 tablespoon sugar and bring to a boil.
- 9
When ready to cook, drop 2 or 3 bagels at a time into the boiling water and wait until they float to the top. Cook for a total of 1 minute, turning once.
- 10
Carefully lift each bagel out with a slotted spoon or skimmer and drain briefly. If desired, turn into a dish with topping. Space the bagels evenly on 2 nonstick baking pans or very lightly oiled baking sheets.
- 11
Bake with steam in a preheated 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) oven until well browned, about 20 minutes. Turn the bagels over when the tops begin to brown, and continue baking until done.
- Calories 326.37 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 11.03 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 62.54 g 23%
- Total Fat 2.04 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 22.4 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.04 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 3.86 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 32.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.07 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 21.96 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Bagels II is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Poppy Seeds, and Salt. Each serving provides about 326.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bagels II made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Poppy Seeds, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bagels II?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 50 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bagels II easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Bagels II healthy?
- Bagels II has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 326.37 calories and 11.03 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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