{"id":2053,"date":"2026-05-14T07:39:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T07:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/theflavorindex\/?p=2053"},"modified":"2026-05-14T07:39:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T07:39:31","slug":"everything-bagels-better-than-your-local-bakery-seriously","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/theflavorindex\/2026\/05\/14\/everything-bagels-better-than-your-local-bakery-seriously\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything Bagels: Better Than Your Local Bakery (Seriously)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Store-bought bagels are lying to you. Real bagels are boiled. That’s what gives them that chewy, snappy crust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These everything bagels are the real deal. Golden, blistered, coated in garlicky, seedy goodness. Make a batch once and you’ll never go back to the sad supermarket ones again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Makes 8 bagels.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Dough:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • 4 cups bread flour (or all-purpose)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 packet (2 \u00bc tsp) instant yeast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 \u00bd teaspoons salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 \u00bc cups warm water (about 110\u00b0F)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Boil:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • 10 cups water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      For Topping:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • \u00bc cup everything bagel seasoning (store-bought or homemade)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for sticking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Step 1: Make the Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, yeast, salt, and brown sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Add warm water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour, until doubled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 2: Shape the Bagels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Punch down dough. Divide into 8 equal pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Roll each into a ball. Poke a hole through the center with your thumb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Gently stretch the hole to about 1 inch wide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Step 3: Boil ‘Em<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F (220\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Bring 10 cups water and 1 tablespoon brown sugar to a boil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Drop 2-3 bagels into the water. Boil for 45 seconds per side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Remove with a slotted spoon. Return to baking sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Step 4: Top & Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Brush bagels with egg white wash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Sprinkle generously with everything seasoning (press it in gently).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Bake for 18-20 minutes until deep golden brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then schmear, eat, repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Prep Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes | Rise Time:<\/strong> 1 hour 10 minutes | Bake Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Yield:<\/strong> 8 bagels | Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, slice and toast straight from frozen. Never microwave. Never.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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