From-Scratch New York-Style Bagels
From-Scratch New York-Style Bagels deliver a glossy, crackly crust with a satisfyingly chewy interior, thanks to a brief boil before baking. The dough’s subtle sweetness balances savory toppings like sesame, poppy, onion, or coarse salt, making them perfect for weekend breakfasts or a brunch spread. Serve warm with cream cheese or piled high as sturdy sandwich rounds.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in From-Scratch New York-Style Bagels, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 41 / 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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- 80
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Make bagels: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine water, flour, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, and yeast. Mix on low speed until the dough is well developed, about 8 minutes. To check gluten development, cut off a walnut-sized piece of dough. Flour your fingers, then stretch the piece; if it tears right away, it needs more kneading. Properly developed dough should stretch into a thin, translucent windowpane.
- 2
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 2 hours.
- 3
Punch down the dough, place it on a lightly floured work surface, and use a knife or dough scraper to divide it into 6 pieces (or more for smaller bagels). Roll each piece into a sausage shape about 6 inches long, then join the ends to form a circle. Repeat with the remaining dough, and let the bagels rest for 15 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set small plates with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and onion flakes next to the baking sheet.
- 5
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add honey, if desired (see Editor's Note). Boil three bagels at a time until they float to the surface, about 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the lined baking sheet.
- 6
Dip the tops of the wet bagels into the toppings and place them, seed-side up, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the bagels begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 642.87 kcal High 32%
- Protein 14.76 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 131.52 g 48%
- Total Fat 7.2 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 18.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.77 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 51.33 g --
- Added Sugars 2.07 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 46.06 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.23 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 46.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.31 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
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
From Scratch New York Style Bagels is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Flour, Coarse Salt, Dried Onion, and Honey. Each serving provides about 642.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is From-Scratch New York-Style Bagels made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Flour, Coarse Salt, Dried Onion, Honey, Instant Rice. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make From-Scratch New York-Style Bagels?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 642.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is From-Scratch New York-Style Bagels easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is From-Scratch New York-Style Bagels healthy?
- From-Scratch New York-Style Bagels has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 642.87 calories and 14.76 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. It contains Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn and Onions, 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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