Bagles
For the white flour bagels
Scald:
Make the scald. Combine the flour and boiling water. Mix well. Cover and leave to cool down completely
Dough:
Make the dough. Add the yeast, salt, oil, and honey to the scald. Mix. Add the flour and mix to a dough.
Cover and ferment for 45 minutes.
Fold.
Ferment for 45 minutes.
Divide the dough. Pre-shape and leave to rest for 30 minutes.
Shape the bagels and place on a non-stick paper lined baking tray.
Cover and final proof for 30 minutes.
For the whole wheat bagels
Scald:
Make the scald. Combine the flour and boiling water. Mix well. Cover and leave to cool down completely
Dough:
Make the dough. Add the yeast, salt, oil, and honey to the scald. Mix. Add the flour and mix to a dough.
Cover and ferment for 45 minutes.
Fold.
Ferment for 45 minutes.
Divide the dough. Pre-shape and leave to rest for 30 minutes.
Shape the bagels and place on a non-stick paper lined baking tray.
Cover and final proof for 30 minutes.
For boiling
Boil the bagels in the water, baking soda, and honey solution for 30 seconds per side.
To top
Place back onto the non-stick paper lined baking tray. Brush with egg and sprinkle with seeds.
Bake at 180C (355F) fan on for 16 – 18 minutes.
