Sourdough Bagels

Makes 8

Ingredients

• 500 gr bread flor

• 100 gr mature sourdough starter

• 8 gr salt

• 20 gr sugar

• 280 ml water, around 32°C/90°F

• For egg wash;

  • 1 egg

  • 15 ml milk

• Optional toppings;

  • Everything bagel seasoning

  • Sesame seeds

  • Black sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer bowl and mix at low speed for 10 minutes. You can also knead it by hand for 10-15 minutes until the dough becomes soft and smooth. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave it to proof for 1,5 hours in a non-working light-on oven.

2. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape them into balls. Poke the middle of the dough balls with your index finger and with the help of your other index finger gently start pulling and creating a hole around 2,5 cm/1 inch. Cover them with oiled cling film and leave it to proof for 30-45 minutes.

3. Bring 2 liter/2 quart water to boil and keep it simmering at low heat.

4. Preheat the oven to 205°C/400°F. Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.

5. Drop one bagel into the water and cook each side for 30 seconds. Transfer the bagel into the parchment paper. Continue with the reset.

6. Prepare the egg wash by whisking the egg and milk. Apply a thin layer to each bagel and top them with your choice of topping.

7. Bake for 20-22 minutes. Leave them to cool and enjoy!