Sourdough Bagels Recipe

How to make it

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• Whisk together flour, gluten and salt. Set aside.
• Combine starter, (white) sugar and warm water in a large bowl (preferably in a stand mixer).
• With the mixer on low, slowly begin adding the flour mixture until it's all incorporated and very stiff.
• Increase the mixer speed and knead 10 minutes.
• Cover and let relax for 5 minutes, then knead with the mixer for 10 minutes longer.
• Place in an oiled bowl, cover well and place in a warm place to rise until doubled - this can take up to 4 hours.
• Punch dough down, re-cover and allow to rest 30 minutes.
• Divide dough into 12 equal balls and shape into rings. Place them on greased or lined baking sheets.
• Cover and let rise 2-3 hours. (**At this point you can refrigerate the dough overnight and finish rising in the morning**)
• Preheat the oven to 400F.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the brown sugar.
• Place two of the risen bagels at a time into the boiling water and cook 1 minute on each side. Drain and place on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake one sheet at a time for 20 minutes.
• Cool completely on wire racks.

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