Hearty Multigrain Homemade Bagels
Hearty Multigrain Homemade Bagels offer a robust, wheaty chew with a gentle sweetness from honey and nutty depth from flaxseed and wheat germ. Boiled then baked, they develop a glossy, burnished crust that contrasts their tender interior. Ideal for breakfast or brunch, they pair beautifully with cream cheese, smoked fish, or your favorite spreads.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Multigrain Homemade Bagels, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 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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- 74
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit until the yeast and sugar dissolve and a creamy foam forms, about 5 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine bread flour, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, vital wheat gluten, wheat germ, flaxseed meal, and sea salt; stir in buttermilk. Add the yeast mixture and honey; stir until no dry spots remain. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface; knead for about 7 minutes until soft and slightly sticky. Add more flour if needed. Shape into a ball. Lightly coat a mixing bowl with cooking spray. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 2 hours.
- 4
Turn the dough onto a floured surface; knead briefly. Cut the dough in half; return one half to the bowl and cover. Form the other half into a cylinder. Cut into quarters, then cut each quarter in half to make 8 equal pieces. Shape the pieces into balls. Repeat with the remaining half of the dough.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line one 11x17-inch baking sheet with waxed paper, another baking sheet with a flour sack towel, and two additional baking sheets with parchment paper sprinkled with cornmeal.
- 6
Combine 3 quarts water and brown sugar in a large pot; bring to a boil.
- 7
Meanwhile, slightly flatten 1 dough ball; press your index fingers through the center until they meet. Rotate your fingers to stretch a hole to about 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Place the bagel on the waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
- 8
Lower the heat under the brown sugar water to maintain a simmer. Add 2 bagels at a time to the water; boil for 30 seconds per side. Move the boiled bagels to the towel-lined baking sheet to drain, then transfer them to the parchment-lined baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining bagels.
- 9
Whisk the egg white and 1 teaspoon cool water in a small bowl; brush over the tops of the bagels.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Flip the bagels and continue baking until golden brown, about 13 minutes more.
- 11
Move the bagels to a wire rack to cool.
- Calories 389.71 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 13.03 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 56.7 g 21%
- Total Fat 13.24 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.85 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.85 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 84.59 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 7.61 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 9.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 80.02 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 239.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 19.0 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Hearty Multigrain Homemade Bagels is made with 16 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Brown Sugar, and Buttermilk. Each serving provides about 389.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Multigrain Homemade Bagels made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Brown Sugar, Buttermilk, Cooking Spray. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Multigrain Homemade Bagels?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 389.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Multigrain Homemade Bagels easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 16 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Hearty Multigrain Homemade Bagels healthy?
- Hearty Multigrain Homemade Bagels has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 389.71 calories and 13.03 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.85 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, 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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