Grandma Sherrill's Homemade Bagels Recipe

Learn how to make homemade bagels just like Grandma Sherrill used to make. These bagels are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside, perfect for spreading with cream cheese or topping with your favorite bagel toppings.

Ingredients

• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and vegetable oil.
2. Add the warm water and mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
5. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces.
6. Shape each piece into a bagel shape, then let rest for 10 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bring a large pot of water to a boil.
8. Add the honey to the boiling water, then carefully boil each bagel for 1 minute per side.
9. Place the boiled bagels on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Enjoy your homemade bagels with your favorite toppings!

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