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Homemade sesame bagels
Chewy sesame-topped bread rings made from a firm yeast dough, briefly boiled in plain water and then baked.
Ingredients
Volumes are approximate. For baking, use a scale; Metric keeps the specified gram weights.
Let’s make it
- Mix the yeast and sugar with the 9.52 oz lukewarm dough water, about 100–110°F / 38–43°C. Let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add flour and salt; knead for 10–12 minutes until a firm smooth dough forms.
- Cover in a bowl and rise for 60–90 minutes until noticeably puffy. Divide into eight equal pieces and shape into tight balls. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
- Push a finger through each ball and stretch the center into a hole about 1 1/2 inches / 4 cm across. Arrange on parchment, cover loosely and rest for 15–20 minutes while heating the oven to 425°F / 220°C.
- Bring 8 cups + 7 tbsp + ¾ tsp plain water to a gentle boil in a wide saucepan. Boil two or three bagels at a time for 45 seconds per side, maintaining space for them to float. Lift with a slotted spoon and let excess water drain briefly.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray. Divide the 0.847 oz sesame seeds evenly over the eight still-damp tops and press lightly so they adhere. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and the interiors are set, with no raw dough.
- Cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Never taste raw dough. Store cooled bagels covered for up to 2 days or freeze promptly for longer storage.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving · 1 of 8- Calories
- 231 kcal
- Protein
- 7.6 g
- Total carbohydrate
- 44.1 g
- Total fat
- 2.5 g
- Total sugars
- 2.4 g
Calculated from the listed ingredients and yield. Brands, draining, cooking and portioning can change the result. Not a laboratory analysis.
Calculation notes & sources
ESTIMATED per serving. Brand, crop, preparation, draining, pan residue and substitutions change actual nutrition. Not laboratory analysis. Each ingredient retains its primary food description and state. All listed ingredient masses are counted; cooking moisture changes do not change the stated portion count. No generic nutrient-retention factor is invented. Calories are kcal; protein, total carbohydrate, fat and total sugar are grams. Total carbohydrate includes fiber and is not net carbohydrate. Fiber and sodium are not displayed. Equal portions or explicitly counted items define the stated recipe yield. US/Metric display changes do not change these canonical inputs. Primary-source supplements are retained per ingredient where USDA lacks a field; missing values are never silently changed to zero. One serving is one of eight equal dough portions. Plain boiling water adds no energy; no invented sugar-bath retention factor is used. Contains wheat and sesame. Vegan/dairy-free status requires suitable flour, yeast, sugar and seed labels and does not cover cross-contact.
View the ingredient calculations · Source 1Why it’s in this collection
- Vegetarian: Complete ingredient review of Homemade sesame bagels: bread flour; lukewarm water for dough; plus 2 litres plain water for boiling; active dry yeast; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; fine salt; sesame seeds. No meat, fish, gelatin or animal-rennet cheese is listed; eggs or dairy may be present.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified.
Supporting reference · Supporting reference - Vegan: Complete ingredient review of Homemade sesame bagels: bread flour; lukewarm water for dough; plus 2 litres plain water for boiling; active dry yeast; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; fine salt; sesame seeds. No meat, fish, eggs, milk, honey, gelatin or other animal-derived ingredient is listed. Select vegan-labeled sugar or other processed ingredients when their processing source is uncertain.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Check sugar, vinegar, olives, capers and packaged products for animal-derived processing aids or additions.
Supporting reference · Supporting reference - Dairy-Free: Complete ingredient review of Homemade sesame bagels: bread flour; lukewarm water for dough; plus 2 litres plain water for boiling; active dry yeast; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; fine salt; sesame seeds. No milk, butter, cream, cheese, yogurt, whey or casein is listed. Breadcrumbs, where used, must meet the explicit milk-free label condition.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Check packaged products, especially breadcrumbs, for milk-derived additions and cross-contact.
Supporting reference
Calculations are estimates from the specified ingredients and portions. Brands, trimming, substitutions, and cooking losses change the result. This is recipe guidance, not individualized nutrition or medical advice.
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Use a food thermometer for meat, fish, and egg dishes. Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C). Safe cooking temperatures · USDA leftover guidance
